Illuminate Acadiana
We’re inviting our entire community to celebrate World Autism Day — April 2, 2026!
2026 Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to share that applications for delegates and staff are now open for the 2026 Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
Egg Your Yard
Easter magic without the mess! 🥚✨
Order Egg Your Yard and support local autism programs.
504 VS SPED
Students with disabilities will often qualify for either an IEP or a 504 Plan – but what is the difference, and is one better than the other?
9th Annual Easter Basket Donation Drive Is Here!
Hop Into Giving – our 9th Annual Easter Basket Donation Drive Is Here!
Things I Wish I Knew
“Louisiana Resources For People with Disabilities & Their Families: Things I Wish I Knew.”
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Please help us refresh our community needs assessment by completing this short, anonymous survey. Your feedback helps to guide mental health and substance use supports in our area.
Family Summit
Join the Lafayette Parish School System Early Childhood Department for a FREE Family Summit for families with young children! This fun, family-friendly event is all about connection, resources, and celebration!
ACT 378 Community and Family Supports: Waivers, Resources and More!
Join Families Helping Families of Acadiana to learn about the history of Act 378, the Community and Family Support System, and what supports are available to individuals with developmental disabilities
Region 4 Roundtable
Join us to participate in meaningful conversation and hear directly from Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (LaDDC) staff about pressing issues shaping the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families across Louisiana.
Who are we? What do we do? How can we help?
This presentation is an overview of Families Helping Families of Acadiana. Come and learn a little of our history, state partners, and those we serve.
Autism Resources
Just a reminder -if you need FREE help related to anything in the disability world (autism resources, help with school, navigating the waiver process) please reach out to Families Helping Families of Acadiana!!
Louisiana EPSDT Services – Helping Kids Stay Healthy!
Louisiana EPSDT Services – Helping Kids Stay Healthy! 🩺👶👧
Do you know about EPSDT? It stands for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic & Treatment – a free Medicaid service that ensures children and youth (up to age 21)…
Community Partners
A list of of community partners and programs that are supported through our center
Parent Support
Every family is different, that is why we offer one-on-one individualized parent support.These sessions can be held in person, phone or virtually. Families Helping Families of Acadiana provides a comfortable, nonjudgmental and confidential environment that will allow you to be at ease when confiding with us.
Request a Training
If there is a topic that you would like to know more about, please email us with your requests.