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
Acadiana Diversity Job Fair
Acadiana Diversity Job Fair connects employers with a diverse applicant pool including persons with disabilities, justice involved and formerly incarcerated persons, and the general public.
This event is FREE and open to the public…
IEP Transition Planning
IEP transition is one of the most important parts of your child’s educational career–make sure you engage…
Community Conversations
Scheduled OCDD Roadshows
Please make arrangements to attend near you.
Please make arrangements to attend near you.
Member Meeting
Every year the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council sets their Legislative Agenda for the following Legislative session. Join me as we discuss the timeline and process of how we create our Legislative agenda each year…
Disability Awareness Awards Ceremony
The Mayor-President’s Disability Awareness Committee will host its annual Awards Ceremony on October 8 at 9:00 a.m. at the Robicheaux Recreation Center.
This special event, which is open to the public, aims to honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to promoting disability awareness and inclusion in the community.
Community members are invited to attend and join in celebrating these exceptional honorees!
Treats at the Village
We can’t wait to see our families at Treats at the Village: A Special Needs Halloween Experience
50/50 Raffle Beneficiaries
Exciting News for Saints Fans and Our Community! The New Orleans Saints are kicking off the 2024 season with a 50/50 Raffle, and we’re thrilled to announce that Families Helping
Families will be the spotlighted beneficiary for WEEK 1!
Sun Financial Services
Join us for a brief overview of Morning Sun’s processes, differnce between self-direction and traditional provider, discuss steps to enroll in self-direction and the responsibilities and roles of people in Self-Direction.
Fiscal Cliff Issue - .45 cent sales tax
Looks like there may be a special session held in November to address the fiscal cliff issue. Below is a fact sheet on the history of the .45 cent sales tax and the potential results of its sunset…
Gumbo State Governor's Games
Track & field competition for youth & adults, including veterans with physical, visual, hearing or intellectual impairments. This meet is sanctioned by Move United…
Anything Over Rice Fundraiser
Join us for a delicious Anything Over Rice cookoff benefiting Families Helping Families of Acadiana!.
Team Registration is $50 (more details to come!). We will have chairs, tables, and electricity- your team provides everything else you need to prepare something delicious over rice!
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LDOE
STEVE CARTER TUTORING PROGRAM
The Steve Carter Education Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. The digital vouchers can be used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring.
Fall Festival
We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual Fall Festival!! Come visit us on November 10th from 12-4pm for food, music, horses, games, and fun for the family!
2024 Caucus for Children
Join us at a meeting in your area! Every voice is very important for our children’s future. This plan will cover the next five years of strategic efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect across Louisiana.
Please invite all of your parish and city leaders, educators, faith-based leaders, nonprofit and civic organizations, law enforcement, medical and legal professionals, social service groups and more! We want to have a full and robust response in each area to help determine a customized regional plan.
Coffee & Community
Our mission is to assist and strengthen individuals with disabilities and their families through a coordinated network of resources, services and supports….
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Meet Our FHFOA Team 2024-2025
UL Life Program
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING NEW STUDENT APPLICATIONS! Visit our website today to access the application & sign up for Preview Day! Preview Day is a great opportunity …