It's who we are.
It's what we do.
Empowering individuals. Supporting families. Building stronger communities.
OUR MISSION
Families Helping Families strengthens and supports individuals with disabilities and their families by providing individualized services, resources, and education that empower them to achieve independence within their communities.
EMPOWER
Families Helping Families partners with individuals with disabilities and their families to provide support services, referrals and resource connections, education, training, and outreach that empower people to achieve greater independence, self-advocacy, and inclusion within their communities.
ENVISION
We envision a community that creates a future where individuals with disabilities are empowered to lead self-directed lives, advocate for themselves, and live, learn, work, and thrive.
PURPOSE
Families Helping Families helps create thriving communities where individuals with disabilities and their families have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and support to achieve their fullest potential.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Individualized Services
Peer support, IEP/ITP assistance, advocacy, and programs that foster independence, self-determination, and inclusion.
Resource Connections
Trusted information, resources, and referrals to strengthen self-advocacy and community participation.
Transition Services
Supporting youth and adults as they transition to independent, self-directed lives.
Education & Outreach
Training, workshops, and events that build awareness and create positive change through partnership.
Family Support
Helping families connect, share, and grow through support groups and family-centered resources.
Serving the Community
Proudly serving East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee & Ascension Parishes.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thank You to our Funders!
