Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans

09/10/2026

📣 Share your experiences.
📣 Learn from others.
📣 Discover new resources.
📣 Connect with advocates across Louisiana.

LAdisABILITY Talk is open to everyone who cares about inclusion.

Join today and become part of the conversation.

💙 Together, we can learn, support, and grow.

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaDisabilityTalk/

09/10/2026

📧 Friday is better with Lagniappe!

Start your weekend with helpful resources, upcoming events, training opportunities, success stories, and important news from Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans.

Lagniappe Newsletter helps you stay informed and connected.

💙 One email. Endless resources.
💚 One community. Unlimited support.

🔗 Sign up today: https://fhfofgno.org/get-involved/contact-us

09/10/2026

In addition to the National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert initiative, HHS is also releasing a broad set of coordinated actions designed to improve the safety, healthcare, and services available to individuals with autism across all stages of life.

HHS Secretary Kennedy announced the first-ever National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert initiative.

09/10/2026

Has Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans made a difference in your journey?

We would love to hear your story!

Whether it's:
✨ An IEP success
✨ A new skill learned
✨ A community connection
✨ An advocacy win
✨ A personal milestone

Your story could inspire another family.

📧 Submit your success story to: [email protected]

Together, we celebrate every achievement—big and small.

09/10/2026

🎓 The Bridge from High School to Postsecondary Services

What comes after high school? Join us for a helpful webinar covering the IEP process that supports students as they prepare for postsecondary education and other services.

We’ll also share an overview of programs and resources available to help students prepare for life after high school.

🎤 Presenter: Karen Scallan
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🤝 Co-Hosts: Wallace Johnson & Mylinda Elliott, FHF SWLA

🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/091026Bridge

09/09/2026

Every family's journey is unique, and having the right information can make all the difference.

The Louisiana Family to Family Health Information Center connects families with trusted resources, guidance, and support for children and youth with exceptionalities, special health care needs, behavioral health concerns, and complex medical needs.

No matter where you are on your journey, we're here to help you find the information and connections you need.

📞 Bayou Land Families Helping Families: 985-447-4461
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.blfhf.org

09/09/2026

54 days!

That's the whole runway to our largest fundraiser of the year: Teeing Up for Success: 2026 FHF of GNO Golf Classic— Monday, November 2 at Chateau Golf & Country Club in Kenner.

Between now and then we need 3️⃣ things: golfers 🏌️‍♂️, sponsors 🏅, and prizes 🎉 for the raffle table. Foursomes are $500, sponsorships start at $300, and in-kind donations of any size count.

Every dollar keeps IEP help, trainings and one-on-one support free for Louisiana families raising children with disabilities.

Lock in your spot: https://givebutter.com/c/fhfteeingup2026

Questions? Reach out — Ryan Velasquez, 504.612.7583, [email protected]

09/08/2026

: Your first job search can begin with a few practical actions.

For teens and young adults with disabilities, this video can help you explain what you can contribute, identify the support you may need, and advocate for your employment goals.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/hsixc98FbCo