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Education & Training
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A statewide grassroots network of individuals and organizations designed to promotes appropriate education and supports individuals... -
Peer to Peer
Our trained, knowledgeable staff are parents of children with disabilities or individuals with disabilities. They are here to provide you with the support you need.
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A system of resources has been developed to provide up-to-date, detailed information on disabilities.
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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.
Click Here to see which parishes we provide services to:
Meet Our FHFOA 2021-2022 Support Team
Annette Fruge'
Family Support Coordinator,
Education Liaison Assistant, &
Community Resource Specialist - Annette has been with our agency
for 5 years.
Upcoming Events
Act 378 Community and Family Supports
Join us June 16th at 2:00 pm to learn about the history of the Community & Family Support Act - Act 378 and what supports...
An Introduction to Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
This WIPA presentation on June 23 at 6:00 pm, will include; Disability Benefits Application Process, Appeals Process, Impact of Earnings on Benefits...
Trach Mommas of LA
Our warehouse, located in Baton Rouge, flooded last night. We will have to get rid of everything sitting a foot on the ground or lower. If you are able to physically help, please contact 225-200-5178. If you are able to financially help, please donate to . Thank you!
Social Security Disability Insurance
Free Webinar July 28th at 6 pm. Social Security Disability Insurance and Your Return to Work Questions Answered by a Benefits Counselor; An Introduction to Work Incentives and Managing Benefits...
Become a Family Mentor
Louisiana LEND at Human Development Center is now seeking families for the program’s Family Mentoring Experience!
Share your unique experience of having...
Paxtools Community Educator Training
Are you a community, parent, health, prevention, or mental health educator/provider who works primarily with adults, including parents, caregivers ...
Sensory Sensitive Sundays Return to Chuck E. Cheese
Sensory Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese are returning!
Early Steps Transition - Part C to Part B
Webinar - Wednesday August 18th from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LA Rare Action Network
Sharing on behalf of the Louisiana Rare Action Network:
In order to make meaningful change in the lives of rare disease patients and their families in the state of Louisiana, we need you!
ACT 421 - Children's Medicaid Option
provides for a program through which children with disabilities can access Medicaid-funded services regardless of their parents' income.
Helpful Tip - Enable Dictation in Microsoft Word
Quick tip: Press the windows Key and H keys at the same time.
Impact of Covid 19 on the special education service delivery
If you have a child receiving Special Education Services:
Sharing on behalf of the Governor's Advisory Council for Disability Affairs Education Subcommittee:
Education Staff Link: Click Here
Ramp Program
Did you know Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Community Development Department has a Ramp Program that is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …
LA Developmental Disabilities Council - Exec. Director Position
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is seeking a compassionate leader to drive needed changes in Louisiana’s service delivery system for persons with developmental disabilities...
Masks Available
Thanks to the generosity of the Governor’s Office, Families Helping Families of Acadiana received face masks to provide free of charge to our families in our community...
LA LEND Program
The LA LEND Program is seeking Mentor Families for the Acadiana program.
For the 20-21 program year, LSUHSC is partnering with ULL in hosting a satellite LA LEND program. LA LEND is seeking to recruit families that may be interested in participating as a Family Mentor for trainees in Lafayette. .
What is LA LEND?...
Latest Videos
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Calendar of Events
| 22 Jun 2021 10:00AM - SPED - Dispute Resolution Options |
| 23 Jun 2021 06:00PM - An Introduction to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
| 21 Jul 2021 10:00AM - 11:00PM Early Steps Family Orientation |
| 28 Jul 2021 06:00PM - Social Security Disability Insurance |
| 18 Aug 2021 10:00AM - 11:00AM Early Steps Transition Part C to Part B |
| 15 Sep 2021 10:00AM - 11:00PM Introduction to Early Steps |
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Current Newsletter
Spring 2021
