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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - March 18, 2026

  • When
    03/18/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  March 18, 2026  12pm - 1pm Online

  Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Preventing Teen Dating Violence Through Awareness, Connection, and Support

  Speaker:

  Ms. Veronica Freeman, La Early Start Association

  
  

  About the guest speaker:

  Veronica Freeman 

  Community Advocate | Youth Prevention Strategist | Faith & Family Engagement Leader

  Veronica Freeman is a Louisiana-based community leader and prevention advocate committed to strengthening protective factors for children, adolescents, and families across the state. With more than two decades of experience in behavioral health, youth development, and faith-based community engagement, she works at the intersection of prevention, empowerment, and systems collaboration to address issues impacting vulnerable young people.

  In partnership with the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund, Ms. Freeman will present “Beyond the Red Flags: Preventing Teen Dating Violence Through Awareness, Empowerment, and Connection.” This Coffee & Conversations session focuses on teen dating violence as a critical public health and child well-being issue, addressing emotional, physical, sexual, and digital abuse and the unique vulnerabilities faced by adolescents.

  Her work emphasizes early awareness, prevention-centered education, and the role of caring adults in shaping healthy environments for young people. During this session, participants will learn to recognize common warning signs of teen dating violence — including subtle forms of emotional and digital control — while exploring risk and protective factors that influence adolescent relationships. Ms. Freeman will guide attendees through practical strategies to model healthy communication, reinforce boundaries and respect, and promote youth voice as a powerful prevention tool.

  Grounded in trauma-informed practice and community collaboration, her approach equips educators, caregivers, faith leaders, and service providers with tangible tools for early intervention. She believes that when trusted adults are informed and connected, teens are more likely to seek help before harm escalates.

  Ms. Freeman is widely recognized for her ability to navigate sensitive topics with compassion, clarity, and actionable insight. Her commitment to prevention reflects a broader mission: creating safe, supportive spaces where young women and young men can build healthy relationships and thrive.

  Sign up today! You must be present for over 50% of the presentation for us to award credits.  

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  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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• CIP Cafe' - March 19, 2026

  • When
    03/19/2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
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  GATHER. LEARN. COLLABORATE.

  ^____       Hosted by the Court Improvement Program of the Louisiana Supreme Court       ^____

  SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS: KEEPING ATTACHMENT

  AND TRAUMA IN MIND

  Thursday, March 19 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

  Approved 1 HOUR CEU - Presumptive Approval CLE 1 HOUR

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  REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MARCH 17.

  Zoom Links sent out 24 hours prior to the online event.

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• Employment Skills & Health and Wellbeing - Transition to Adulthood Workshops - sponsored by La DD Council

  • When
    03/25/2026
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    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    31 Industrial Parkway, Building A in Ponchatoula
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  Transition to Adulthood La DD Council Workshops - Employment Skills & Health and Wellbeing

  
  

  Download the flyer PDF here.

  You can choose to attend one or both sessions! Both sessions  are in-person training events. It is not virtual. When you register, check off the session(s) you wish to attend.

  There is no cost to attend.

  Questions? Email sharon@teamdyn.com 

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• Baton Rouge Area Taking Action Against Abuse: Empowerment and Protection Workshops

  • When
    03/27/2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Arc of Louisiana 600 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge
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   Baton Rouge Area

  Taking Action Against Abuse Workshops

  The Arc of Louisiana

  600 Colonial Drive in Baton Rouge

  Conference Room

  Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community

  
  

  Team Dynamics, LLC is collaborating with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to offer the Taking Action Against Abuse is an interactive workshop. This workshop is designed to equip individuals with IDD, caregivers, families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect. This session will cover the definitions and signs of abuse, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps for reporting and intervention. Participants will engage in activities, discussions, and exercises to strengthen their ability to take protective action. By fostering awareness, confidence, and collaboration, this training empowers individuals with IDD and their support networks to create safer, more supportive environments.

  Download PDF Flyer to Share!
  

  
  

  Join us to be part of the solution—because awareness leads to action, and action leads to change.

  
  

  
  

  About the speakers:

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, has over 30 years of experience supporting, educating, and providing technical assistance to people with disabilities to live and work in the community, their families, their service providers.  She has received the Mentorship Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Education Award from the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities Louisiana Chapter.  She also received the Professional Advocate Award from the Advocacy Center in Louisiana. She has served on FPHSA Regional Advisory Committee and State OCDD Advisory Committee.  Sharon is the parent of a young man that has IDD. She has lived experience as a person with long-term, persistent, chronic mental illness. Sharon is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Dr. Rebecca Mandal-Blasio is the Clinical Director in Louisiana for Autism Spectrum Therapies and is a BCBA-D. She leads a team of BCBA Supervisors and Behavior Interventionists serving families in and around the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Florida Parishes areas. A Louisiana native, Dr. Mandal-Blasio received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as part of the Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill's Center for Development and Learning where she studied mental health issues in people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

  This workshop is an in-person training event. It is not virtual. 

  There is no cost to attend.

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• Waivers & Planning for the Future - Transition to Adulthood Workshops - sponsored by La DD Council

  • When
    04/10/2026
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    4747 W Napoleon Ave, Metairie, LA 70001 in Jefferson Room
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  Transition to Adulthood La DD Council Workshops - Waivers & Planning for the Future
  

  
  

  Download the flyer PDF here.

  You can choose to attend one or both sessions! Both sessions  are in-person training events. It is not virtual. When you register, check off the session(s) you wish to attend.

  There is no cost to attend.

  Questions? Email sharon@teamdyn.com 

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• LCTF Monthly Speaker Series - April 15, 2026

  • When
    04/15/2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online - Zoom
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  Coffee & Conversations Speaker Series

  
  

  April 15, 2026  12pm - 1pm Online

  Disability and Abuse: Empowering Advocacy and Protection for Children with Disabilities

  Speaker:

  Ranie Thompson, JD, MBA

  
  

  About the guest speaker:

  Ranie Thompson currently serves as the Executive Director of Disability Rights Louisiana, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of people with disabilities of all ages across Louisiana. Ranie is a 1993 graduate of Jackson State University (B.A. Political Science). She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law (1996) and a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University (2023). 

  For nearly a decade, Ranie served as the Director of Legal Services at CrescentCare Health, a federally qualified health center in New Orleans. In this role, she supervised a team of attorneys who used the law to holistically address the social determinants of health of persons living with HIV throughout the state of Louisiana. In 2021, she was an honoree and nominated as one of City Business of New Orleans’ 2021 Women of the Year for her work and service to the community. In 2023, her work at CrescentCare was highlighted by the National Center for Medical Legal Partnerships. 

  Prior to joining CrescentCare, Ranie returned home in 2006 to work alongside her community recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She worked as an Equal Justice Works Katrina Legal Fellow at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services until 2015. While there, she championed the rights of Louisianians to recover from disasters with dignity and fight against systemic inequities to protect the assets of Louisianians. This included foreclosure defense, challenging FEMA recoupment claims, and protecting the income of her clients by teaching them about money management, credit repair and consumer debt defense. 

  Ranie served as a member of the American Bar Association’s Special Committee on Disaster Response and Preparedness, and has trained attorneys, law students, and advocates for social justice–both locally and around the country–on disaster related issues, foreclosure defense litigation, mortgage and foreclosure rescue fraud and scams, diversity and inclusion in the profession, and various general financial awareness topics. She has also served as a trainer and panelist with various groups, including the LSBA Access to Justice Committee, the Shriver Center National Center of Poverty Law, and the American Bar Association, on various subjects.

  Download PDF of Flyer for sharing!

  Sign up today! You must be present for over 50% of the presentation for us to award credits.  

  CLE HOURS SPONSOR:                     CEU HOURS SPONSOR:

            

  
  

  Questions? Registrations, Connectivity and Credits can be supported by contacting Team Dynamics (985-624-3514).

  
  

  LCTF Program Support Questions can be directed to Michele Rabalais (225-342-2245).

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• GNO Area Taking Action Against Abuse: Empowerment and Protection Workshops

  • When
    04/29/2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Algiers Regional Library 3014 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA
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  Greater New Orleans Area

  Taking Action Against Abuse Workshops

  Algiers Regional Library

  3014 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA 

  Large Meeting Room

  Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community

  
  

  Team Dynamics, LLC is collaborating with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to offer the Taking Action Against Abuse is an interactive workshop. This workshop is designed to equip individuals with IDD, caregivers, families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect. This session will cover the definitions and signs of abuse, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps for reporting and intervention. Participants will engage in activities, discussions, and exercises to strengthen their ability to take protective action. By fostering awareness, confidence, and collaboration, this training empowers individuals with IDD and their support networks to create safer, more supportive environments.

  Download PDF Flyer to share!

  
  

  Join us to be part of the solution—because awareness leads to action, and action leads to change.

  
  

  About the speakers:

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, has over 30 years of experience supporting, educating, and providing technical assistance to people with disabilities to live and work in the community, their families, their service providers.  She has received the Mentorship Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Education Award from the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities Louisiana Chapter.  She also received the Professional Advocate Award from the Advocacy Center in Louisiana. She has served on FPHSA Regional Advisory Committee and State OCDD Advisory Committee.  Sharon is the parent of a young man that has IDD. She has lived experience as a person with long-term, persistent, chronic mental illness. Sharon is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Dr. Rebecca Mandal-Blasio is the Clinical Director in Louisiana for Autism Spectrum Therapies and is a BCBA-D. She leads a team of BCBA Supervisors and Behavior Interventionists serving families in and around the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Florida Parishes areas. A Louisiana native, Dr. Mandal-Blasio received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as part of the Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill's Center for Development and Learning where she studied mental health issues in people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

  This workshop is an in-person training event. It is not virtual. 

  There is no cost to attend.

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• LCTF Child Abuse Prevention Conference 2026

  • When
    04/30/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 1521 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
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  Louisiana Children's Trust Fund

  5th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference

  

  The Annual LCTF Child Abuse Prevention Conference will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Lafayette. Event Sign-in will begin at 8:30 am and the Conference Start is at 9:00 am.

  Registration is $30 per person and includes lunch. No onsite registration for attendees is allowed for this event.  You must pre-register! Questions contact Sharon@teamdyn.com 

  Hotel Accommodations: Information about room accommodations at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Lafayette will be posted soon.

  
  

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• Florida Parishes Area Taking Action Against Abuse: Empowerment and Protection Workshops

  • When
    05/08/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office @ 65278 LA-434, Lacombe, LA 70445
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   Florida Parishes Area

  Taking Action Against Abuse Workshops

  St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office

  65278 LA - 434 in Lacombe, La

  Conference Room

  Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community

  
  

  Team Dynamics, LLC is collaborating with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to offer the Taking Action Against Abuse is an interactive workshop. This workshop is designed to equip individuals with IDD, caregivers, families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect. This session will cover the definitions and signs of abuse, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps for reporting and intervention. Participants will engage in activities, discussions, and exercises to strengthen their ability to take protective action. By fostering awareness, confidence, and collaboration, this training empowers individuals with IDD and their support networks to create safer, more supportive environments.

  Download PDF flyer to share!

  
  

  Join us to be part of the solution—because awareness leads to action, and action leads to change.

  
  

  
  

  About the speakers:

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, has over 30 years of experience supporting, educating, and providing technical assistance to people with disabilities to live and work in the community, their families, their service providers.  She has received the Mentorship Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Education Award from the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities Louisiana Chapter.  She also received the Professional Advocate Award from the Advocacy Center in Louisiana. She has served on FPHSA Regional Advisory Committee and State OCDD Advisory Committee.  Sharon is the parent of a young man that has IDD. She has lived experience as a person with long-term, persistent, chronic mental illness. Sharon is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Dr. Rebecca Mandal-Blasio is the Clinical Director in Louisiana for Autism Spectrum Therapies and is a BCBA-D. She leads a team of BCBA Supervisors and Behavior Interventionists serving families in and around the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Florida Parishes areas. A Louisiana native, Dr. Mandal-Blasio received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as part of the Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill's Center for Development and Learning where she studied mental health issues in people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

  This workshop is an in-person training event. It is not virtual. 

  There is no cost to attend.

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• Waivers & Health and Wellbeing - Transition to Adulthood Workshops - sponsored by La DD Council

  • When
    06/26/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Goodwood Library 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, La - Conference Room 102
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  Transition to Adulthood La DD Council Workshops - Waivers & Health and Wellbeing
  

  Goodwood Library

  7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, La

  Conference Room 102

  
  Download the flyer PDF here.

  You can choose to attend one or both sessions! Both sessions  are in-person training events. It is not virtual. When you register, check off the session(s) you wish to attend.

  There is no cost to attend.

  Questions? Email sharon@teamdyn.com 

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• Houma Area Taking Action Against Abuse: Empowerment and Protection Workshops

  • When
    07/10/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Houma Regional Library @ 151 Library Drive in Houma, La
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   Houma Area

  Taking Action Against Abuse Workshops

  Houma Regional Library

  151 Library Drive in Houma, La

  Multimedia Room Second Floor

  Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community

  
  

  Team Dynamics, LLC is collaborating with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to offer the Taking Action Against Abuse is an interactive workshop. This workshop is designed to equip individuals with IDD, caregivers, families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect. This session will cover the definitions and signs of abuse, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps for reporting and intervention. Participants will engage in activities, discussions, and exercises to strengthen their ability to take protective action. By fostering awareness, confidence, and collaboration, this training empowers individuals with IDD and their support networks to create safer, more supportive environments.

  Download PDF of Flyer to Share!
  

  
  

  Join us to be part of the solution—because awareness leads to action, and action leads to change.

  
  

  
  

  About the speakers:

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, has over 30 years of experience supporting, educating, and providing technical assistance to people with disabilities to live and work in the community, their families, their service providers.  She has received the Mentorship Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Education Award from the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities Louisiana Chapter.  She also received the Professional Advocate Award from the Advocacy Center in Louisiana. She has served on FPHSA Regional Advisory Committee and State OCDD Advisory Committee.  Sharon is the parent of a young man that has IDD. She has lived experience as a person with long-term, persistent, chronic mental illness. Sharon is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Dr. Rebecca Mandal-Blasio is the Clinical Director in Louisiana for Autism Spectrum Therapies and is a BCBA-D. She leads a team of BCBA Supervisors and Behavior Interventionists serving families in and around the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Florida Parishes areas. A Louisiana native, Dr. Mandal-Blasio received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as part of the Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill's Center for Development and Learning where she studied mental health issues in people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

  This workshop is an in-person training event. It is not virtual. 

  There is no cost to attend.

  Show details
• Alexandria Area Taking Action Against Abuse: Empowerment and Protection Workshops

  • When
    07/29/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Evergreen Life Services @ 920 Main Street in Pineville, LA
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  Alexandria Area

  Taking Action Against Abuse Workshops

  Evergreen Life Services

  920 Main Street, Pineville, LA 

  Conference Room

  Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community

  
  

  Team Dynamics, LLC is collaborating with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to offer the Taking Action Against Abuse is an interactive workshop. This workshop is designed to equip individuals with IDD, caregivers, families, and community partners with the knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse and neglect. This session will cover the definitions and signs of abuse, the importance of self-advocacy, and practical steps for reporting and intervention. Participants will engage in activities, discussions, and exercises to strengthen their ability to take protective action. By fostering awareness, confidence, and collaboration, this training empowers individuals with IDD and their support networks to create safer, more supportive environments.

  Download PDF Flyer to share!

  
  

  Join us to be part of the solution—because awareness leads to action, and action leads to change.

  
  

  
  

  About the speakers:

  Sharon Delvisco, DSW, has over 30 years of experience supporting, educating, and providing technical assistance to people with disabilities to live and work in the community, their families, their service providers.  She has received the Mentorship Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Education Award from the American Association of Intellectual Disabilities Louisiana Chapter.  She also received the Professional Advocate Award from the Advocacy Center in Louisiana. She has served on FPHSA Regional Advisory Committee and State OCDD Advisory Committee.  Sharon is the parent of a young man that has IDD. She has lived experience as a person with long-term, persistent, chronic mental illness. Sharon is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Dr. Rebecca Mandal-Blasio is the Clinical Director in Louisiana for Autism Spectrum Therapies and is a BCBA-D. She leads a team of BCBA Supervisors and Behavior Interventionists serving families in and around the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Florida Parishes areas. A Louisiana native, Dr. Mandal-Blasio received her Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as part of the Neurobehavioral Outpatient Unit and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Clinic. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill's Center for Development and Learning where she studied mental health issues in people with developmental disabilities across the lifespan.

  This workshop is an in-person training event. It is not virtual. 

  There is no cost to attend.

  Show details