Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings for the developmental disability community
2024-07-16 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | LA
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Virtual
July 16th – 6 PM – Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/bdeyw5n4

Northeast La-Region 8 Parent and Family Engagement Meetings for the developmental disability community
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | LA
The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council wants to hear your ideas and recommendations on issues impacting people with developmental disabilities for consideration as priorities for the Council’s 2025 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Virtual
July 10th – 10 AM – Zoom : https://tinyurl.com/bdfrfwxm

Section 504? Special Education? What's The Difference?
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 | LA
Registration links: http://tinyurl.com/NELA-whats-the-diff

What You Need To Know About Interdiction, Continuing Tutorship, & guardianship
2024-04-12 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
Registration Link:

http://tinyurl.com/ FHFINTERDICTION

Easter Extravaganza!
2024-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Chennault Park, 8475 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA, 71201, United States
For adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/fhfnela

Supports & Services For Person Centered Care
2024-03-27 13:30 - 14:30 | LA
Discover services for those with developmental disabilities that are based on the needs of the recipient and are developed using a person centered process.
Link to Register: http://tinyurl.com/Nedhsa327

The New And Improved Section 504 Webinar
2024-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | LA
Join us for information on how Section 504 might help your child in school and to get tips you can use during your Section 504 committee meetings.
Link to Register: http://tinyurl.com/Newandimp504NE

LEARN THE SIGNS: ACT EARLY
2024-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | LA
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/37vnh277

Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities Webinar
2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00 | LA
Topic: Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities – Everything You Wanted to Know WebinarGuest Speaker: Maria Alvarez, Social Security Administration Public Affairs Specialist in Louisiana, will discuss everything you wanted to know about Social Security benefits for people with disabilities. Participants will learn about disability benefits and the disability application process; and about other Social Security programs, and who qualifies.
Link to Register: http://tinyurl.com/SSIMarch1224

The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services
2024-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | LA
REGISTER NOW
https://tinyurl.com/BridgeFeb26

Social Security SSI And Other Related Topics Webinar
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:30 | LA
Registration links: http://tinyurl.com/socsecandssi

2024 Legislative Roundtable Luncheon
2024-02-16 11:00 - 13:30 | Monroe Public Safety Center, Auditorium, 1810 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Monroe, LA, 71202, United States
Join us either IN-PERSON/VIRTUALLY for this annual opportunity to connect with your legislators from NELA and share in a discussion on the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2024 Legislative Advocacy Agenda.
Lunch provided for all who REGISTER to attend IN-PERSON.
Registration links:
Register to Participate In-Person:
http://tinyurl.com/4k7yb8xb
Register to Participate via Zoom:
http://tinyurl.com/LACANRTR8

Bullying Prevention & Anti- Discrimination Laws
2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | LA
Learning Objective: To discuss the bullying prevention law, anti-discrimination laws, and the importance of inclusion for children with exceptionalities.
Registration Link:
http://tinyurl.com/ycx3327y

Youth Health Transition Essentials: What, Why, and How
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | LA
REGISTER NOW:
https://tinyurl.com/YHTJan24

Region 8 Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Quarterly meeting discussing the delivery and implementation of services for individuals with developmental disabilities (i.e. Earlysteps services, waivers, family support, access to care). Committee members and the public are welcome to bring questions and concerns.
TO PARTICPATE VIA ZOOM
http://tinyurl.com/R8RACMEET

Calming the Holiday Chaos
2023-12-13 11:30 | LA
REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/539he5np

IEP Binders: Staying Organized
2023-12-13 10:00 | LA
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/zvs6z2fn

Christmas Open House
2023-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States

Disability Advocate 101 Training
2023-11-27 10:00 - 23:00 | LA
How to participate in statewide grassroots advocacy efforts for the developmental disability community
How to prepare your talking points and personal story to share your lived experience with legislators
The art of making that “Hard Ask”

Presenter: Konstance Causey, Regional Advocacy Leader, LaCAN
ZOOM Registation link : tinyurl.com/ybchvwet

Touch-A-Truck Trick or Treat
2023-10-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Ike Hamilton Expo, 501 Mane Street, West Monroe, LA, 71292, United States
Remember, as a child, the fascination with big trucks, dump trucks, ambulances, police cars, tractors, bull dozers and the like? Every child loves to see and engage with these larger than life vehicles.
As a Fall event, Families Helping Families will present the opportunity for children of all ages to “Touch-A-Truck”. This unique event will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Ike Hamilton Expo and will allow climbing, vehicle touching and noise making around construction, emergency, farm equipment, and commercial vehicles. Children will be encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes as candy will be handed out to kids as they visit each vehicle.
The family friendly interactive happening will be a fund raiser to support families of children with disabilities as well as adults with disabilities. FHF professionals respond to over 6,000 requests of support annually and funding is essential. FHF provides training on topics relevant to individuals with disabilities and their family members. The nonprofit agency gives families knowledge, support and confidence in their journey through life.
Tickets are $5 a person,
Children 2 and under FREE
Event held RAIN OR SHINE!
If you are interested in assisting this outstanding organization, please contact Families Helping Families’ executive director, Stacey Guidry at 318-361-0487 or sguidry@fhfnela.org.
Download the Flyer

Picking Up The Pieces
2023-09-09 11:00 - 11:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Join in on a conversation with local empowerment speaker and statewide advocate for disability rights, Rashad Bristo on how to move past life’s setbacks, challenge any obstacle, and have a bright future through self-advocacy and self-determination.
Join us in person or virtually.
Register for Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/2m32sax6
Register for In-Person: https://tinyurl.com/yyu83hxw
For questions or more information, please call 318-361-0487.

disABILITY Advocacy 101 Webinar
2023-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | LA
Amplify Your Voice For Change. Do you have ideas or suggestions for programs, services, or policies to improve outcomes for people with developmental disabilities. Join in the event to give input for consideration on 2024 Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council grassroots advocacy agenda? This event is for you.
Join us to learn about:

To develop the confidence and skills necessary to communicate with an elected official about issues most important to you and your community
How to prepare your talking points and personal story
The art of making that “Hard Task”

Presenters: Konstance Causey, Regional Advocacy Leader, LaCAN
Zoom Registration Link: tinyurl.com/lacanr8ses2

Lunch & Learn: Act 378 and the History of Developmental Disability Services
2023-08-02 11:00 - 13:30 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Agenda:

Learn about the history of home & community-based services
Network with other families and advocates in the NELA community
Share your story or experience as a parent or self-advocate and where you are experiencing challenges or barriers in the service-system
Provide input or suggestions for advocacy the 2024 Legislative advocacy agenda
Recap the 2023 Legislative Session
Learn ways you can be involved in grassroots advocacy

Register to attend via Zoom: tinyurl.com/LACANR&SES1
Register to attend in-person: https://tinyurl.com/5evpdh7y

It's My Life! How Do I Want To Live It?
2023-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Families Helping Families NELA, 5200 Northeast Road, Monroe, LA, 71291, United States
Join us for a Lunch and Learn as we educate and empowering individuals and families about their plan of care. We’ll develop a plan of care that fits your needs, supervise your direct support worker, and address your concerns.
CLICK HERE to register
