Northshore Families Helping Families

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Take a look at this!

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is sharing a new draft of the Self-Direction Handbook so people can read it and give feedback.
https://conta.cc/4ecm4nj

05/26/2026

Join the Webinar June 2 - EARN CEs!
Support positive wellness and mental health outcomes for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
👉 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/WellnessJune2

📅 June 2 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
💻 Zoom Webinar
🎓 Earn 2 FREE CE Contact Hours for nurses and social workers
Presented by:
Brandi Kelly, PhD, NADD-CC, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Clinical Director, Louisiana Department of Health
Followed by Northshore Families Helping Families information and local supports - Karen Artus

05/26/2026

Free Webinar - Thursday, May 28, 10AM
Learn about Medicaid not based on parental income, but on a child's disability or serious medical need.
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/MedicaidTEFRA2026

05/26/2026

Join us Tuesday at 11AM for Intro To Special Education Webinar

Register HERE:
https:/tinyurl.com/052626IntrotoSpecialEducation

05/24/2026

Advocate Smarter, Not Harder – Special Education Advocacy
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ⏰ 1:00 PM

Join the webinar:
• Feel more confident advocating for your child at school
• Understand your child’s educational rights
• Get practical tips to communicate effectively with school staff

👉 Don’t wait—secure your spot today: http://tiny.cc/schooladvocacy

05/22/2026

In observance of MEMORIAL DAY,
Northshore Families Helping Families will be
CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 25. 🇺🇸

We remember with gratitude the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing peace and safety to all this Memorial Day weekend.

— NFHF Board and Staff

05/15/2026

📣 FREE – REGISTER NOW 📣

Supporting Positive Wellness & Mental Health Outcomes for Children/Adolescents with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

🎓 2 FREE CE Contact Hours for nurses and social workers

⭐ Featuring Brandi Kelly, PhD, NADD-CC
Clinical Director, Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LDH

📅 June 2
⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💻 Zoom Webinar

👉 Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/WellnessJune2

Please share with professionals and families who may benefit.

Speaker: Brandi Kelly, PhD, NADD-CC Clinic Services Director OCDD/Resource Center Attn: Nurse and Social Worker CEs available Join Dr. Kelly as she shares the following: -Linkages between wellness and health outcomes -Education and Support strategies that lead to successful wellness practices for in...

04/29/2026

Disability Awareness Day is on May 4, 2026 at the Louisiana State Capitol Museum and Rotunda.

Click below the agenda and more info!
https://conta.cc/48vrers