Early Intervention Program

The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office Early Intervention Program was started in March of 2007 by District Attorney John F. DeRosier and Superintendent Wayne Savoy. It targets at-risk elementary school kids who are in need of additional assistance with various life issues. The goal of the program is to ensure that these children and their families remain out of the juvenile justice system. The program is currently active in twelve Calcasieu Parish elementary schools: J. J. Johnson, Ralph Wilson, Pearl Watson, J. D. Clifton, Barbe, Oak Park, Fairview, Vinton,  Cypress Cove, Brentwood, E. K. Key and Combre . District Attorney case managers and school counselors are responsible for identifing eligible children. They also assist families in accessing resources, which in turn empowers families to make better decisions. Additional counseling is provided to some children and families by Licensed Professional Counselor Ray Mellerine. The program’s Coordinator is Assistant District Attorney Carla S. Sigler.  The School Board liaison for the program is Mr. James Powers.

The program is funded by District Attorney and the Calcasieu Parish School Board.