On Thursday, June 23, 2005, Ms.Brenda Vallee was recognized by the Louisiana Association of Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel(LACWAP) as the Outstanding Person of the Year. Ms. Vallee was presented the 2005 Wilfred Broussard Award, the highest award given by the Louisiana Association of Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel, for her outstanding service to the Louisiana Association of Child Welfare & Attendance Personnel and children of Louisiana.  The Wilfred Broussard Outstanding Person of the Year award is a very prestigious award and gives recognition to Louisiana Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance who have shown outstanding service in the performance of their jobs as a Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, and recognizes their outstanding service to the Louisiana Association of Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel.  

 The International Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (IATDP) recognizes the importance of Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisors in the prevention of truancy and school dropouts; and therefore, wishes to recognize Ms. Vallee for her outstanding service in the state of Louisiana.  Ms. Vallee has been a good role model during her years as Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor.  We recognize Ms. Vallee’s service to the state of Louisiana and wish to congratulate here for receiving the 2005 Wilfred Broussard Outstanding Person of the Year.