Agency Name: Institute for Networking Community Services, Inc.
Douglas Melancon, Administrator
1799 Stumpf Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70056
504-367-6600
Fax: 504-366-9931
E-Mail: l1799@aol.com
Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Agency Mission: To provide trained and caring staff to break the cycle of
institutionalization of children and adults. At INCS, we accomplish this by taking
person-centered and holistic approaches to independence. We believe that every individual
should have an opportunity to live a meaningful and productive life.
Number of Youth-Oriented Programs: 4
- Foster Care
Cost: Sliding scale fee paid by client, Medicaid or private insurance
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of
Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, North Shore
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females age 6-21 in need of foster parents
Program Entry: Referral by self/family, school, court, mental health professional
Assessment: Personal interview, psychological/psychiatric evaluation, mental health
evaluation/assessment as needed
- Mentoring
Cost: None for those referred through Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority,
$10 for others
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of
Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, North Shore
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females age 6-21 in need of an adult mentor
Program Entry: Referral by self/family, school, court, mental health professional
Assessment: Personal interview, psychological/psychiatric evaluation, mental health
evaluation/assessment as needed
- Supported Employment
Cost: Sliding scale fee paid by client, Medicaid or private insurance
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of
Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, North Shore
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females with developmental disabilities of employable age in need of a job and on-the-job
training
Program Entry: Referral by self/family, school, court, mental health professional
Assessment: Personal interview, psychological/psychiatric evaluation, mental health
evaluation/assessment as needed
- Supported Independent Living
Cost: Sliding scale fee paid by client, Medicaid or private insurance
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of
Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, North Shore
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females age 6-21 with severe disabilities in need of independent living skills training
(respite and personal care attendance also provided)
Program Entry: Referral by self/family, school, court, mental health professional
Assessment: Personal interview, psychological/psychiatric evaluation, mental health
evaluation/assessment as needed
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