About Us

In 2010, LYP Services, home of Louisiana SADD, closed, and Mrs. LeBlanc quickly noticed a void in prevention resources and programs for youth. From 2010 to 2012, several organizations and leaders scattered across Louisiana worked to keep SADD active at the state level by organizing youth conferences. Conflicting schedules and long distances made regular meetings impossible. A lack of state funding prohibited meaningful training and programming at the state level, and a yearly conference did not replace a state organization.

Mrs. LeBlanc decided that if there would no longer be statewide resources, she would start by bridging the gap in her community. In April 2013, Mrs. LeBlanc proposed organizing and founding Livingston Parish SADD to Penny Wells (former SADD National Executive Director). Wells supported the idea, and LP SADD was born. Mrs. LeBlanc, along with Dylan Ivy, her mentee and former student, began the formalized process of starting a nonprofit. Louisiana Youth Advisors DBA Livingston Parish SADD is a standalone 501(c)3 charitable organization which offers SADD programming to the community.

Today, Mrs. LeBlanc continues to serve as a guiding force for our organization as our Board President. Her involvement with SADD has transpired across generations. Her servant's heart has impacted thousands of lives, and her dream continues to live on daily through LP SADD's mission-driven work.