Programs
Information & Referral, Education & Training, Peer to Peer Support and other programs.
Our Mission
TO ASSIST AND STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A COORDINATED NETWORK OF RESOURCES, SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.
Families Helping Families of Acadiana is one of ten 501©3 non-profit resource centers located throughout the state of Louisiana.
Our corporation was organized as a family-directed resource center based on the principals of Louisiana Act 378 of 1989 for individuals with disabilities and their families.
We believe that providing support services through our programs will educate, strengthen and empower families and individuals who are at an increased risk for family breakdown.
We are parents that have gone through what you’re going through, the individual that lives with a disability every day and the family that that is continuously trying to figure out what is best for our child or children.
We’ve been “in your shoes”!
Since its inception, Families Helping Families has served thousands of families in the Region IV area through 3 areas of services: Information & Referral, Peer-to-Peer Support, and Educational Services and Training.
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Latest News
LaCAN Annual Legislative Roundtable
Join us for an exciting virtual event, the LaCAN Region 4 Legislative Roundtable!
Roundtables are held each year in every region of the state.Roundtables provide you the opportunity to:
Meet with legislators in your area Get current information on state issues Increase your ability to be an effective advocate Learn techniques for sharing your personal story to encourage positive changesLouisiana Youth Leadership Forum
The Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum (LAYLF) is a summer camp for 10th-12th graders with disabilities, focused on empowerment, self-determination, and disability pride. LAYLF is hosted on a college campus so delegates can experience what it might be like to live away from home, and 100% of our guest speakers are successful adults with disabilities…
Coffee Time
Our mission is to assist and strengthen individuals with disabilities and their families through a coordinated network of resources, services and supports.
FHF of Acadiana is located in Lafayette, La.
LA Association of the Deaf Membership Form
Enrollment for 2025-2027 Membership with LAD is now OPEN!
Why join?
Networking Information sharing Collective impact collaboration Community Support for common goals Representation in State-level affairs including legislation…Community Resource Forum
Learn important infomation about community resources for student and family success that will help now and in the future!
Meet Our FHFOA Team 2024-2025
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