is a non-profit, family directed resource center for individuals with disabilities and their families. It is a place where families can go that is directed and staffed by parents or family members of children with disabilities or adults with disabilities. It is this common experience that gives Families Helping Families a very unique approach to serving families.
FHF of Greater Baton Rouge offers these three benefits:
- Information and Referral
- Education and Training
- Parent to Parent Support
Families Helping Families staff can answer questions and provide technical assistance for any disability, any age.
Our Mission
To provide the individualized services, information, and support needed to positively enhance the independence, productivity, and integration of persons with disabilities into the community.
Inaugural Greater
Baton Rouge
Autism Awareness Walk
Board of Directors
Belynda Gauthier
- Chairperson
Jim LeVelle, Ph. D.
- Vice Chairperson
Roy Hebert
Treasurer
John Balfantz
Richard Born
Katrina Coots
Robin Clark
Alvin Mack
Cherri Penton, Ph. D.
John Samaha
Thomas Sellers
Executive Director
Jamie S. Tindle
Special Events!
Transitioning Out of High School - Watson Branch Library
21st Annual Best Buddies International Leadership Conference
Starting May 6: Community Inclusion
Click here to see video of FHFGBR
"It's Who We Are. It’s What We Do."
