STARC OF LOUISIANA INC.
serving individuals with disABILITIES since 1972
Mission
STARC is committed to providing a lifetime of Services, Training, Advocacy, Resources and Community Connections for individuals with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES.
Ruling year
1973
Executive Director
Mr. Mark Baham
Chief Information Officer
Mrs. Dianne Baham
Main address
40201 Highway 190 East
Slidell, LA 70461 USA
Formerly known as
St. Tammany Association for Retarded Citizens
EIN
72-0727074
NTEE code
Developmentally Disabled Services/Centers (P82)
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)
Employment Training (J22)
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
STARC has a big, audacious, strategic plan for a lifetime. We began in 1972 and will continue our mission indefinitely. There is no cure for I/DD (intellectual/developmental disability). For individuals with I/DD in St. Tammany and four surrounding parishes, STARC provides a lifetime of Services, Training, Advocacy, Resources and Community Connections. But it's how STARC achieves its goal that is truly awe-inspiring. Our programs and services in early intervention, respite care, work training, vocational employment, home care, day habilitation, and residential living help move individuals through a life-long process toward greater wellbeing and independence. Our reach is broad and yet our attention to detail is vigilant. At STARC, there is truly something for everyone. We advocate for policies and legislation, and passionately build community support, to further open opportunities for those with disABILITIES. We could not do what we do without the love and support of our community.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
STARC Early Intervention
Early Intervention services are available to children birth to age 3 who have developmental delay. STARC may, either directly or through employment and/or contracts with qualified professionals who are registered with Early Steps, provide services that include: occupational therapy, speech / language therapy, physical therapy, special instruction, family training, parent workshops, and support groups.
STARC Adult Day Programs
STARC adult day services are numerous and varied. The services and programs are designed to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES in acquiring and retaining skills needed to develop independence to the fullest extent of their abilities, in work, socialization, self-help, recreation, communication and other interpersonal areas.
STARC Supported Employment
The Supported Employment Program assists individuals, 18 years of age or older, with disABILITIES to find competitive work in community based integrated work settings. Supported Employment also consists of ongoing supports that enable individuals to perform in a regular work setting, including job coaching and ongoing follow along for the life of the job.
STARC Residential Services
STARC residential community homes provide opportunities for individuals to live in family-style homes in typical neighborhoods throughout St. Tammany Parish. Individuals receive care and support with activities of daily living, socialization, community access, and health care coordination and services.
STARC Waiver Services
STARC Waiver program provides home and community based services to individuals with developmental disABILITIES who would otherwise require institutional care. The services include individualized and family support (day and night), environmental accessibility adaptations, and supported living. Specifically, we provide assistance with activities of daily living, self-care, communication, leisure activities, community access, money management, safety awareness training, assistance scheduling medical appointments, respite and habilitation services.
STARC Art
The STARC Art program is an educational and therapeutic enrichment program for individuals with disABILITIES. Artists are provided support and instruction to develop their artistic talents and create original works of art in a variety of mediums and techniques. The original works of art are scanned and reproduced into notecards which are sold in retail outlets throughout the year. A bio and picture of the artist is displayed on each note card and artwork sold.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Member 2023
United Way Member Agency 2023
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of clients in residential care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Health
Related Program
STARC Residential Services
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children with disabilities receiving early intervention services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
STARC Early Intervention
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of clients who report a greater sense of purpose and improved overall wellness
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of direct care staff who received training in primary prevention strategies and other techniques to avoid the need for restraint and seclusion
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
STARC Waiver Services
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of families who report that service and support staff/providers are available and capable of meeting family needs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
STARC Adult Day Programs
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Number of service recipients who are employed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
STARC Supported Employment
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
It all began with Heaven.
Heaven is the first-born daughter to Laura and Gerald Delaup. At almost fifty years old, Heaven has never spoken and requires assistance with all her daily living skills. And, yet, she is her parents' greatest teacher. In 1972, she inspired her mother to establish opportunities for individuals with developmental disABILITIES—the chance to live, work and be an integral part of the St. Tammany Parish community. Because of Heaven, STARC was born.
As Heaven's needs have grown over the years, so have STARC's capabilities. Today STARC offers more than 35 varied programs, services and supports that enrich and enhance the lives of more than 1,000 individuals with disABILITIES and their families. Heaven, for example, is a resident of The Potter's Clay Community home, where she lives happily, comfortably and safely with seven other ladies who also have developmental disABILITIES.
STARC's devoted employees, board members, advocates and volunteers make it ALL possible....independence, quality of life, and wellbeing for people with intellectual and developmental disABILITIES.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
At STARC, we are all about helping people with disABILITIES reach their full potential as independent, contributing members of our community. And have the best possible quality of life. We do that in lots of ways: early intervention, therapeutic treatment, day habilitation, job training, etc. We've helped thousands of people since we started in 1972.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
STARC has offices in Slidell, La. and Mandeville, La.
Over 600 individuals with disABILITIES and their families receive services.
STARC is one of the largest employers in St. Tammany parish with 268 employees, with 83 of those having a disABILITIY.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
STARC programs are reviewed quarterly, semi-annually and/or annually against goals and outcomes and we are continually evaluating them. Our programs are successful as measured by customer satisfaction surveys and other metrics.
The funding STARC receives from state and federal sources does not fully cover the cost of our programs, and our needs are constantly growing. You can help by becoming a STARC member or by supporting STARC businesses. You can also help to defray expenses and continue to provide quality services by making a financial investment or volunteering your time and talent in a number of areas.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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Who are the people you serve with your mission?
Infants, Children, Adults, and Seniors with Intellectual and/or Developmental DisABILITIES
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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STARC OF LOUISIANA INC.
Board of directorsas of 02/16/2023
Mrs. Kay Taylor
President, STARC Board of Directors
Term: 2022 - 2023
Chris Kaufmann
Bill Butcher
Betina Breaux
Bruce Javery
Charles Preston MD
Donna Bach
Eric Giroir
Frances Strayham
Linda Larkin
Lori Pausina
Michael Weiner
Susan Munster
Tatem Ruiz
Tia Friel
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
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