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
Transition Options for Your Child
oin us for a Pop-up Early Steps Transition Training on Wednesday November 20th at 12 noon! Click the link below for more information!
Lunch & Learn
Learning that your child has a disability or special health care need is scary – Families Helping Families of Acadiana’s Acadiana Parent Connection is here to help!
With our Parent Support Program, parents who contact us for support are matched with a “veteran” parent—someone who most often has a child with a similar disability…
IEP Transition Planning
IEP transition is one of the most important parts of your child’s educational career–make sure you engage…
Tax Reform Special Session
As another fiscal cliff looms in Louisiana, Governor Landry’s special session on tax reform begins today at 3 PM. The call for this session, which has to end by November 25th.
Many individuals have expressed support for the tax reforms proposed. If Gov. Landry’s plan were to pass as is, a flat income tax would be established for individuals and businesses. To address lost revenue, the sales tax would also be expanded, meaning many items once exempt will now be taxed, and many special interest tax credits would be removed…
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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.
Community Conversations
Scheduled OCDD Roadshows
Please make arrangements to attend near you.
Please make arrangements to attend near you.
Transitions to Adulthood Survey
Are you an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), a family member, or a caregiver? Help us shape the future by taking our survey! Team Dynamics and the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council are working together to gather insights on what matters most to support and empower individuals with IDD as they transition to adulthood…
Meet Our FHFOA Team 2024-2025
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 …