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
LA Medicaid Facts
Your Action is Needed to Help Save Medicaid Services and Section 504!
Below you will find fact sheets with supporting information to help you contact your Louisiana delegate.
Action Alert!
Hello everyone, below are a couple of fact sheets with supporting documentation that can help you when you are contacting the Louisiana delegation. We have also included contact information for the delegation below.
Please be sure to email or call your representatives and senators about these two very important issues happening right now.
– Sen. Kennedy, nick_ayers@kennedy.senate.gov 202-224-4623
– Sen. Cassidy reggie_darby@cassidy.senate.gov 202-224-5824
– Rep. Johnson tyler.fagan@mail.house.gov 202-225-2777
– Rep. Carter ryan.hedgepeth@mail.house.gov 202-225-6636
– Rep. Higgins daniel.west@mail.house.gov 202-225-2031
– Rep. Letlow matthew.apple@mail.house.gov 202-225-8490
– Rep. Fields Destinee.carmouche@mail.house.gov 202-225-3901
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 changesSheriff Autism Awareness Initiative
As the Sheriff of this great Parish, I am proud to announce that the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is again expanding the Autism Awareness Initiative…
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.
SY25-26 Stakeholder Input on IDEA Funding Priorities (FFY25)
Each year the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) submits a grant application to the U.S. Department of Education for funding through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The LDOE is seeking feedback from members of various Special Education stakeholder communities. This feedback will help the LDOE better understand what activities the public views as important as we develop the comprehensive IDEA grant application for the 2025-2026 school year…
Empowering Parents and Caregivers: Supporting Children with Disabilities
Join the session dedicated to enpowering parents and caregivers to effectively support children with disabilities.
Disability Awareness Day
The Split Second Foundation and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs will co-host the first Disability Awareness Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
This event will enable disability-based organizations to meet and interact with legislators, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Disability Affairs, and state leaders during the 2025 Regular Session to emphasize the importance of their work in their communities…
Meet Our FHFOA Team 2024-2025
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