CDM Federal Programs

Baton Rouge Community Development provides housing opportunities, improved living environments, and expanded opportunities for person of low and moderate income. The department offers a variety of housing programs that include homebuyers assistance program, home ownership center, housing rehabilitation contracting, loans and grants, new housing developments, rental housing rehabilitation loans, sewer line assistance, weatherization assistance, and volunteer housing program. It also offers a variety of homeless assistance programs, such as emergency shelter grant, local emergency shelters, and continuum of care supportive housing program. Baton Rouge Community Development offers shelters for families living together, single individuals, suffering women, mentally ill, and persons with alcohol and substance abuse problems. The department is headquartered in Baton Rouge, La.

The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, governed by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, offers emergency shelters for senior citizens. The office offers case management, crisis intervention and generic care programs. It provides assistance with the development of self-care, mobility and learning skills. The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities offers respite care and supported living services. The office offers transportation, nutritional assessment, family education and medical evaluation programs. In addition, it provides occupational, physical and speech therapies. The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities offers psychological assessment and psychiatric services. The office also develops individual support plans.