FHF supports parents of children with disabilities always free of charge. Your donation can help us help them more.
Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority are happy to announce that we will be holding our annual Jefferson Parish Community Resource Fair for Individuals with disABILITIES and their families. The Fair will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002, from 10 am – 2 pm.
We invite you to join us at center court to socialize and learn more about the many resources we have in our community that provide support and services for you. For more information, please contact Bebe Bode at 504-888-9111 or bbode@fhfofgno.org.
Helping Families Support Their Loved Ones with Disabilities
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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
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August 16, 2022Navigating the IEP: Part 4
August 18, 2022Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings
August 20, 2022How to Introduce Your Child to New Providers
August 22, 2022Interdiction Workshop
August 24, 2022Louisiana's Bullying Prevention Law
August 25, 2022Parent Rights in Special Education
September 1, 2022Labor Day - Office Closed
September 5, 2022RPM: Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know
September 6, 2022All About Tests and Assessments
September 7, 2022Special Education FAQ 1.0
September 7, 2022What Happens When Parents & Schools Disagree?
September 12, 2022
Our Content
Our quarterly 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.
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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.
