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Education & Training
Workshops and trainings are coordinated and presented on topics relevant to the issues facing persons with disabilities and their families. -
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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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Covid-19
We are open for business but closed to visitors.
We want to ensure our families that we are available to assist them, but we are following the recommended precautions and limiting in person contact to staff only. Our staff WILL be working doing this time period – we can assist by phone, email, or Zoom (if requested), to ensure you receive the information and referral, education, advocacy, and peer-to-peer support you need. Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend any meetings or events at this time. FHF of Acadiana will continue to monitor the coronavirus situation closely. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and hope you and your family stay safe during this time.
Phone: (337) 984-3458
Toll-free Phone: (855) 984-3458
Email:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FHFAcadiana Webinars, social media posts...
We miss seeing everyone in person. We look forward to hearing from you, in whichever other format you prefer, to help and support you and your family, until we can see each other again, face-to-face.
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.
Harlon Cowsar, II
Adult Program Coordinator & Referral Specialist - Harlon has been with our agency
for 4 years.
Upcoming Events
Covid-19 At Home Test Kit
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1 per person while supplies last.
Updated Posters are In!
Come and pickup your new poster for your office or place of business.
LADDC News Council's 2022 Legislative Agenda
The Council adopted its 2022 Legislative Advocacy Agenda with input from both LaCAN and FamiliesHelpingFamilies...
Using positive reinforcement to teach and change behavior
This workshop focuses on understanding positive reinforcement, how we can apply it, and how it can affect and change behavior.
ACT 378 - Community & Family Supports
Join us to learn about the history of the Community & Family Support Act - Act 378 and what supports are available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Early Steps Transition: Part C to Part B
On Wed Feb 23rd from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Transitions can be scary, find out what to expect when transitioning from Early Steps to the public school system.
𝐋𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program supports career development for people with disabilities who want to work.
Autism Indicator on LA Driver's License
Eligible Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles customers can now request to have an “Autism” indicator added to their driver’s license.
FHF 2021 Staff Acheivements
Congratulations!!!
Families Helping Families of Acadiana would like to recognize its staff for their appointments to various boards, task forces, or committees...
Act 421 Children's Medicaid Option (TEFRA)
Begins January 1.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted approval for Louisiana Medicaid to launch Act 421 Children’s Medicaid Option, or TEFRA, effective January 1, 2022.
LA Dept. of Education Launches the Engaged Initiative
The BE ENGAGED® initiative is powered through an innovative technology app, PimsPoints. Download the app here:
Participation Needed!
Interview participants needed for Louisiana parents and caregivers of children with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosis needed. Your participation will contribute to greater understanding of the caregiver experience and awareness of FASD. Please contact Taylor Villemarette at or (318)451-2309, if you are willing to participate in a brief interview. Your time and consideration are greatly appreciated.
Hot Food Waiver Extension
Louisiana participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP)...
LA Developmental Disabilities Council
Families Helping Families is a statewide network of ten family-directed and family-staffed regional resource centers that provide information on all types of services, goods,...
Hurricane IDA - Assistance
Good evening everyone- we are working to support families in need in our southern parishes...
Latest Videos
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Calendar of Events
| 18 Feb 2022 11:00AM - 12:00PM Act 378 - Community and Family Supports |
| 22 Feb 2022 01:00PM - 02:00PM 2022 Legislative Roundtables |
| 23 Feb 2022 10:00AM - 11:00AM Early Steps Transition: Part C to B |
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