The Family Tree
The Family Tree operates a center designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families over the course of life through education, counseling...Visit the website
Empowerment Program - Travel Stipends
Financial support to attend behavorial health workshops and conferences. Help provided to pay for: transportation, hotels, and meals.
Medicaid Members
Don’t miss out. Make sure you get your pink letter. Louisiana Medicaid mailed member households a pink letter to make sure we have your correct contact information.
Mental Health - LA Dept of Education
When bad things happen, stress builds internally and we feel unworthy and negative. Remember, you are valuable!...
Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health
Resource information workshop on Tuesday June 7th from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.
Baby Formula Shortage - Tips from LA Dept of Health
In response to a nationwide #babyformulashortage, the Louisiana Department of Health is issuing tips to families for dealing with the shortage and obtaining appropriate substitutions for the baby.
Ramp Grant Program
Did you know that LCG has a program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners with accessibility issues? Call 337-291-7357 or email:
The Autistic Penguins
Sharing on behalf of The Autistic Penguins - support group for autistic adults:
Greeting everyone, We're The Autistic Penguins and we're here to spread support and resources for autistic adults!
LaCAN Appropriations to vont on FY23 Budget
House Appropriations meets this Monday to vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (HB1) which begins July 1st.
Autism Parent Forum
FHFOA would like to thank Grolee Elementary for inviting us to their 2022 Autism Parent Forum. Thank you all for the warm welcome and hospitality.
P-EBT Benefits
The first round of P-EBT benefits for the 2021-22 school year are starting to be submitted by schools and made available to eligible students over the next several weeks.
ACT utilizing JAWS software
17-year-old Ky'ren Johnson from Bastrop is the 1st blind student in the nation to complete the ACT using JAWS!
LA Dept of Education feedback
The Department has released the Future of Assessment Survey to gather feedback on what is working well and what challenges need to be addressed
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance with new requirements for how to apply IDEA to students with disabilities in private schools...
Summer fun in a safe, inclusive environment!
Sharing on behalf of Generational Voices Louisiana: Looking for summer fun in a safe, inclusive environment? We are excited to announce an opportunity for our children with unique needs to be fully integrated with children with more typical needs!
LA Dept of Education
Each year the Louisiana Department of Education submits a grant application to the U.S. Department of Education for state set aside funding through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Louisiana Alliance Postsecondary Inclusive Education
If you have an intellectual disability, you may receive funding from the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Federal...
Acadiana Area Human Services District
The Acadiana Area Human Services District- Developmental Disabilities (AAHSD-DD) serves as the single point of entry for those seeking support or services through the Louisiana Department of Health.
At Home Covid Tests
Are you having issues getting at home Covid tests?
If so, we will be receiving a limited supply of tests to distribute to our families we serve.
Please contact our office at 337.984.3458 to reserve your at home Covid test.
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...
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.
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,...
