Start hereOfficial
Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs (GOEA)
Start here to connect with local Councils on Aging and statewide aging resources.
Louisiana
Louisiana resources for caregivers
Key Louisiana entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite (via Councils on Aging)
Caregiver programs and respite are commonly coordinated locally—start with GOEA and your local Council on Aging.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
Louisiana Medicaid (LDH) — starting point
Overview starting point for Medicaid programs, waivers, and long-term services & supports.
Self-directedOfficial
Self-direction (LDH Medicaid)
Self-directed service delivery option for certain waiver/state-plan services (verify availability).
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Louisiana does not have statewide paid family leave. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Report abuse / protective services (verify pathway)
Reporting pathways can differ by age and situation. Start with GOEA/LDH guidance and call 911 for emergencies.
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (verify contacts)
Help with complaints and resident rights in nursing homes/assisted living (confirm correct program contacts).
Benefits portalOfficial
LA CAFÉ / benefits portal
Apply online for SNAP and other programs; Medicaid application pathways may vary—verify within the portal.