It's who we are.

It's what we do.

Empowering individuals. Supporting families. Building stronger communities.

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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.

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Resource Connections

Trusted information, resources, and referrals to strengthen self-advocacy and community participation.

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Transition Services

Supporting youth and adults as they transition to independent, self-directed lives.

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Education & Outreach

Training, workshops, and events that build awareness and create positive change through partnership.

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Family Support

Helping families connect, share, and grow through support groups and family-centered resources.

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Serving the Community

Proudly serving East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee & Ascension Parishes.

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NEWS

By Chanell Thomas April 2, 2026
A community-wide celebration promoting awareness, inclusion, and support for individuals with autism and their families
February 18, 2026
Your voice matters — and now is the time to use it.
February 11, 2026
Celebrating the families, caregivers, and self-advocates who lead with love every day.
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thank You to our Funders!

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