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.
Click Here to see which parishes we provide services to:
Egg Your Yard Fundraiser
SURPRISE! IT’S EGG YOUR YARD TIME! Walk out to a yard FULL of Easter eggs—magically delivered and spread across your front lawn! 
Surprise your kids, your boss, or even your favorite teacher! Want to spread the fun? Send an egg delivery to a secret…
Surprise your kids, your boss, or even your favorite teacher! Want to spread the fun? Send an egg delivery to a secret…
Transitions to Adulthood Workshop Series
he LaDDC is partnering with Team Dynamics to support a project focused on ensuring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have the support and resources needed to transition to adulthood…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
The LaDDC has partnered with LSU Human Development Center to conduct Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) trainings for Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for social workers foster/ adoptive parents.
Stuffed Easter Egg Donations
We are collecting plastic Easter eggs that are already filled with wrapped candies, treats, or small prizes for a community egg hunt in partnership with University of LA at Lafayette’s Alpha Mu Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma!
Easter Basket Donations
Let’s make sure that every child tha we serve wakes up with a smile on Easter morning!
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 changesThe Omnium Circus
The Omnium Circus, an inclusive and accessible circus that celebrates disability and diversity will make its Lafayette debut next week. …
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.
Next: Java Square – March 18th, 2025
103 W. Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
From: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Early Steps
Everything You Need to Know Webinar
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11 AM
Monica Stampley (FHF Region 7) and Kristie Curtis (FHF of Acadiana) will present on what EarlySteps is and how to understand your rights in EarlySteps.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 11 AM
Monica Stampley (FHF Region 7) and Kristie Curtis (FHF of Acadiana) will present on what EarlySteps is and how to understand your rights in EarlySteps.
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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