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…
Smart 911
The Lafayette Parish Communication District has announced that the free Smart911 app now allows you to create a Safety Profile with important medical and emergency information. It is shared with first responders when 911 is called.
LA Youth Leadership Forum
Join us November 13, 2024 at 11am to learn about The Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum, an exciting program focused on advocacy and leadership for youth with disabilities, returning for its third year! The LAYLF Coordinator, Lillian
DeJean, will present on how the program teaches tenets of self-determination and disability…
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…
HCBS Rate Study Kick Off
Come hear about an important payment rate study! Do you currently receive or provide home and community based services through Louisiana’s Medicaid programs?
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ATTENTION EARLY STEPS PARENTS STATEWIDE!
OSEP-Office of Civil Rights Monitoring will be holding a focus group for Part C -Early Steps recipients. Are you interested in sharing your experience? We are looking for 7 parents around the state. Please call …
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 …