Community Provider Association of Louisiana

10/14/2026

Advocacy in Action! 💜💛

On October 12, the Community Provider Association of Louisiana (CPAL) participated in an important legislative hearing addressing ongoing challenges with Louisiana’s background check process.

The hearing marked significant progress with legislative backing of a grace period for providers to navigate the updated requirements.

A special thank you to Suzanne (STARC) and Lea (Leading Home Care) for lending their voices and advocating on behalf of Louisiana’s providers!

Our advocacy doesn’t stop here! CPAL remains committed to ensuring providers’ voices are heard and strengthening community-based services across Louisiana.

10/12/2026

💙 A Heart for Inclusion. A Lifetime of Service.

What began as a childhood friendship grew into a lifelong passion for advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CPAL is proud to celebrate Kristen Powers, CEO of The Arc Caddo-Bossier and a valued member of our Board of Directors, for being named a 2026 Louisiana Blue Foundation Angel Award recipient!

Kristen’s dedication to creating opportunities, fostering independence, and building inclusive communities is a true reflection of the impact compassionate leadership can make.

This well-deserved honor also brings a $30,000 grant to The Arc Caddo-Bossier to further its mission.

Please join us in congratulating Kristen on this incredible recognition! 💙👏

09/03/2026

🎉We're proud to welcome All Ways Caring HomeCare - Louisiana to Lake Charles!
From companionship and personal care to respite and nursing care, All Ways Caring is personalized in-home care designed to help seniors and individuals maintain their independence and quality of life.
📍1800 Ryan St., Lake Charles
📲https://www.allwayscaring.com/

09/03/2026

CPAL is proud to congratulate our member, All Ways Caring HomeCare - Louisiana, on officially opening the doors to its new facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana!

The new location will serve approximately 40 patients and provide one-on-one care to support individuals in the community.

All Ways Caring HomeCare is also hiring caregivers, including applicants with no prior caregiving experience. Candidates should have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Those interested in employment opportunities can learn more and apply at http://AllWaysCaring.com.

Congratulations to All Ways Caring HomeCare on this exciting milestone. We look forward to seeing the organization continue to grow and serve communities across Louisiana!

04/08/2026

A strong day at the Capitol for the Community Providers Association of Louisiana.

From meaningful conversations in the halls to powerful testimony in committee, our members showed up to advocate for the individuals and families we serve across the state. We were proud to support critical legislation like SCR 20 and to elevate the voices of providers on the front lines of care.

What stood out most wasn’t just the policy—it was the people. Providers, advocates, and partners coming together with a shared mission: ensuring Louisiana’s most vulnerable citizens receive the quality services and support they deserve.

Grateful to everyone who made the trip, shared their stories, and advocated with us last week. This is what effective advocacy looks like.

01/23/2026

CPAL members attended LDH’s events this week to receive updates on their 2026 strategic plans. Pictured is CPAL Executive Director, Dario Scalco asking questions in the Medicaid breakout session on Tuesday.

01/09/2026

11/27/2025

We are so incredibly thankful for all those that support the CPAL and all those that help advance disability services in Louisiana!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

08/05/2025

Last week, our Executive Director, Caroline Meehan, moved on to a new opportunity in the disability services advocacy world. We wish her all the best in her endeavors!
She left us with this message:

"I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of you for being part of our CPAL community and for your support for me over the past five and a half years. It has truly been an honor to represent you and your organizations, the incredible staff you employ, and the individuals with disabilities you support with dignity and care each and every day. I have learned so much from all of you, and my life is much richer for having had the chance to serve in this role. I am so proud of all we've accomplished together, and I know CPAL will continue to do amazing work in the years ahead!"

06/24/2025

Very grateful to PBS for highlighting the millions of caregivers across America who do heroic work every day. Check out "Caregiving" tonight at 9 pm EDT on PBS or stream any time on PBS.org and the PBS app.

“The caregiving experience I had with my father inspired this documentary,” said actor Bradley Cooper, an executive producer of the film whose father had lung cancer. “I was lucky enough that I was able to be there for my dad. And I certainly benefited from the help we also got from others. Caregivers are heroic people. Their ability to focus and give all of themselves is something I stand in awe of. I came to appreciate how we need to care for caregivers better. It is my hope that ‘Caregiving’ will provide affirmation and support for those who do this profoundly meaningful and increasingly vital work.”

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/06/24/pbs-documentary-spotlights-caregiving/31509/

A new documentary highlighting the experiences of the millions of paid and family caregivers across the nation is set to premiere.