Families Helping Families of Acadiana

Families Helping Families of Acadiana Families Helping Families Families Helping Families of Acadiana
has served the following parishes since 1992. Acadia
Evangeline
Iberia
Lafayette
St. Landry
St.

Martin
Vermillion

πŸ’› Your Voice Matters! Join a LaCAN Region 4 Community Meeting! πŸ’›The Louisiana Council's Advocacy Network (LaCAN) is host...
08/17/2026

πŸ’› Your Voice Matters! Join a LaCAN Region 4 Community Meeting! πŸ’›

The Louisiana Council's Advocacy Network (LaCAN) is hosting Region 4 Community Input Meetings, and we want to hear from you!

This is your opportunity to:
βœ… Share your experiences
βœ… Discuss issues affecting the disability community
βœ… Help shape LaCAN's 2027 Legislative Agenda
βœ… Connect with fellow advocates, self-advocates, families, and community members

Choose the meeting that works best for you:

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, August 20 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/R4August20

OR

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, August 27 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/R4August27

Every voice matters, and together we can create meaningful change for people with disabilities across Louisiana. We hope to see you there! πŸ’›

πŸ“§ For more information, contact Erika Joseph at [email protected].

πŸ“£ FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW πŸ“£Join us for Introduction to Work – Part 2: Key Laws, where we'll explore the important laws tha...
08/17/2026

πŸ“£ FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW πŸ“£

Join us for Introduction to Work – Part 2: Key Laws, where we'll explore the important laws that protect students and future workers with disabilities.

πŸ“… Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/081826WorkPt2

During this webinar, we'll discuss:
βœ… The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
βœ… The Rehabilitation Act
βœ… The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Whether you're a parent, self-advocate, or professional working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs, this session will help you better understand the rights and protections that support a successful transition into the workforce.

✨ Thank you to Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans for this partnership to bring our families another informative webinar! ✨

πŸ’› Your Voice Matters! Join a LaCAN Region 4 Community Meeting! πŸ’›The Louisiana Council's Advocacy Network (LaCAN) is host...
08/15/2026

πŸ’› Your Voice Matters! Join a LaCAN Region 4 Community Meeting! πŸ’›

The Louisiana Council's Advocacy Network (LaCAN) is hosting Region 4 Community Input Meetings, and we want to hear from YOU!

This is your opportunity to:
βœ… Share your experiences
βœ… Discuss issues affecting the disability community
βœ… Help shape LaCAN's 2027 Legislative Agenda
βœ… Connect with fellow advocates, self-advocates, families, and community members

Choose the meeting that works best for you:

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, August 20 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/R4August20

OR

πŸ—“οΈ Thursday, August 27 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/R4August27

Every voice matters, and together we can create meaningful change for people with disabilities across Louisiana. We hope to see you there! πŸ’›

πŸ“§ For more information, contact Erika Joseph at [email protected].

πŸ“£ NEXT UP: Special Education FAQs 3.0! πŸ“£Join us for the next webinar in our Special Education FAQs series, where we'll f...
08/13/2026

πŸ“£ NEXT UP: Special Education FAQs 3.0! πŸ“£

Join us for the next webinar in our Special Education FAQs series, where we'll focus on one of the biggest steps in a student's journey β€” transitioning from high school to adult life. ✨

πŸ“… Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/SPEDFAQs081926

We'll answer some of the most common questions families have about transition and help you better understand how to prepare for life after high school.

Whether you're a parent, self-advocate, or professional supporting students with disabilities, join us to build confidence for the future and learn more about preparing for what comes next! πŸ’™

πŸ“£ FREE WEBINAR ALERT πŸ“£Join us for Introduction to Work – Part 2: Key Laws, where we'll explore the important laws that p...
08/12/2026

πŸ“£ FREE WEBINAR ALERT πŸ“£

Join us for Introduction to Work – Part 2: Key Laws, where we'll explore the important laws that protect students and future workers with disabilities.

πŸ“… Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ”— tinyurl.com/081826WorkPt2

During this webinar, we'll discuss:
βœ… The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
βœ… The Rehabilitation Act
βœ… The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Whether you're a parent, self-advocate, or professional working with students with disabilities or complex medical needs, this session will help you better understand the rights and protections that support a successful transition into the workforce.

✨ Thank you to Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans for this partnership to bring our families another informative webinar! ✨

πŸ“š ONE WEEK AWAY: Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws πŸ“šWe're excited to co-host this informative webinar with Families...
08/11/2026

πŸ“š ONE WEEK AWAY: Introduction to Work, Part 2: Key Laws πŸ“š

We're excited to co-host this informative webinar with Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans and invite our families, self-advocates, and professionals to join us!

πŸ“… Tuesday, August 18 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ”— Register here: tinyurl.com/081826WorkPt2

In Part 2 of our Introduction to Work series, you'll learn about key laws that protect students and future workers with disabilities, including:
βœ… Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
βœ… Rehabilitation Act
βœ… Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Whether you're preparing for employment, supporting a loved one, or working with students with disabilities, this session will help you better understand these important protections.

We hope you'll join us for this free webinar! πŸ’™

πŸ“š TOMORROW @ 12:00 β€” Special Education FAQs 1.0 πŸ“šπŸ”— Register now: tinyurl.com/SPEDFAQs080526Join us as we cover some of t...
08/04/2026

πŸ“š TOMORROW @ 12:00 β€” Special Education FAQs 1.0 πŸ“š

πŸ”— Register now: tinyurl.com/SPEDFAQs080526

Join us as we cover some of the most common questions families have about the identification, referral, and evaluation process for special education services.

Whether you're just beginning the process or looking for a better understanding of what comes next, this webinar is a great place to start! ✨

Interested in more special education topics? See the graphic below for more of our upcoming webinars. πŸ“Œ

Address

100 Benman Road
Lafayette, LA
70506

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+13379843458

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