FHF supports parents of children with disabilities always free of charge. Your donation can help us help them more.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Closure
In an effort to do our part in helping eliminate the COVID-19 Virus, Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans office will be closed to the public and all guests until further notice. Families needing assistance are welcome to call our office at 504-888-9111 or 800-766-7736. Click here for up-to-date online resources specific to COVID-19.
Helping Families Support Their Loved Ones with Disabilities
Our Services
Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans
Raising a child with a disability or living with a disability can be overwhelming for many. Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans is here to help you not be so overwhelmed.
Our trained, experienced staff are parents or family members of individuals with disabilities or individuals with disabilities themselves.
They have walked in your shoes and dedicated to helping you navigate the service delivery systems we all often depend on in order to get the services and supports our loved ones need.
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Families Helping Families gives parents of children with disabilities knowledge, support and confidence, always free of charge. Your tax deductible donation will help us continue providing support to the over 6,000 request we receive annually.
Upcoming Events
Extended School Year Services (ESY)
December 1, 2020Louisiana Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
December 2, 2020Parents Rights in Special Education
December 3, 2020Introduction to Special Education
December 3, 2020The IEP Team: Who is a Member?
December 5, 2020Special Education FAQ 1.0
December 7, 2020Options for Employment for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
December 8, 2020Related Services
December 9, 2020Advocacy 101
December 9, 2020Getting and Keeping Your First Job
December 14, 2020How to Introduce Your Child to New Providers
December 14, 2020Employment and SSI/SSDI Effects
December 15, 2020IEP Tips and Pointers
December 16, 2020Christmas Holidays - Office Closed
December 18, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Our Content
Our monthly magazine filled with tons of great information, including great articles, a listing of all monthly trainings and more.
Is a Facebook Page where we can Talk Everyday All Day! LadisABILITY Talk is an ongoing conversation between members.
Resources for families of children with disabilities, adults with disabilities and professionals that serve individuals with disabilities.
Changing Lives. Every Day. This is what we do. While changing lives – we are also creating memories and receive lovely notes of gratitude and witness many success stories.
Connect with FHF
We answer questions and provide assistance for any disability, any age. We can teach you to advocate for your child and self-advocate for yourself. We help you navigate support systems and overcome challenges in these settings.
