Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 28, § 821. Findings and purpose

A. The Legislature of Louisiana finds that services for persons with developmental disabilities should be responsive to the needs of the individual and his family, rather than fitting the person into existing programs. The legislature further finds that it is more cost effective to provide services to adults and children with developmental disabilities living in their own homes or with their families rather than in out-of-home placements.

B. The legislature declares that the purpose of this Chapter is to establish that:

C. It is the intention of the legislature that the state of Louisiana adhere to the principles contained in this Chapter in program planning, development, funding, and implementation for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. It is the further intention of the legislature that the Louisiana Department of Health work to implement the Community and Family Support System plan developed by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council pursuant to this Chapter.

D. It is the intention of the legislature that the state adhere to the principles contained in this Chapter for program planning and development of programs for all persons and their families needing long-term support.