STARC of Louisiana, Inc.

STARC of Louisiana, Inc. is committed to providing a lifetime of Services, Training, Advocacy, Resources and Community connections for individuals with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES.

STARC provides programs for all ages.

ADULT DAY PROGRAMS are designed to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES (IDD) in acquiring and retaining skills needed to develop independence to the fullest extent of their ABILITIES, in work, socialization, self-help skills, recreation, communication and other interpersonal areas.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES assists individuals with disABILITIES, 18 years of age or older, to find competitive work in community based integrated work settings.

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM provides opportunities for individuals to live in family-style homes in neighborhoods throughout St. Tammany Parish. This program provides trained, qualified staff members 24 hours per day/365 days per year.

WAIVER PROGRAM provides home and community based service for children and adults with disABILITIES.

Testimonials

"Individuals with disABILITIES are the heart of STARC. Our goal is to help those individuals lead a richer, more fulfilling life."
- Kay Taylor, Board Member

"STARC is an active member of our community that teaches, encourages and enables their clients to independently take care of themselves."
-Greg Cromer, former Mayor of Slidell

"We thank God and STARC for being there to support Heaven in her efforts to enjoy a full, happy and meaningful life."
- The Delaups, Founding STARC Family

"LOVE is another way of saying STARC. Indeed, if love is expressed through compassion, self-giving, encouragement, acceptance and care...then my son, and all those with him, receive it daily at STARC." -CF