Northshore Families Helping Families

Northshore Families Helping Families The Northshore's Resource Center for Individuals with Disabilities & Children With Health Concens. Northshore Families Helping Families was established in 1992.

NFHF is the only family-driven resource center that serves individuals with disabilities on the Northshore. Every staff member has a family member with a disability or is a self-advocate, and a majority of our board members must have a family member with a disability.
-We empower YOUTHS to become self-advocates.

06/23/2026

Your Voice Matters!
Join the LaCAN Statewide Member Meeting!
Today's policies shape the future for individuals with disabilities and their families. Your experiences and input are important.
📲 Register today: www.tinyurl.com/JulyLaCANMeeting26
🗓 Wednesday, July 1, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Topics: Legislative Session policy decisions, advocacy & outcomes

06/17/2026

Got ideas on funding for HCBS waiver rates and DSW pay? Share them at LDH’s rate study mini summit on June 29th!

Learn more:
https://conta.cc/4xCPov6

06/16/2026

🌞 Take a Look! Join These ABLE Club Summer Event Meet-Ups!

For individuals age 16+ with a developmental disability, come connect with friends, enjoy fun activities, and make great memories this summer!

📅 June 18 – Sombreros Restaurant (Walker) | 5:30 PM

🚀 June 26 – Infinity Space Center (Pearlington, MS) | 9:30 AM

🏖️ July 10 – White Sands Beach (Franklinton) | 11:00 AM

🍽️ July 16 – NOLA Southern Grill (Slidell) | 5:30 PM

💦 July 24 – Aqua Pards Water Park (Denham Springs) | 10:00 AM

For more information, contact us at 985-875-0511.

06/16/2026
06/16/2026

Beat the Louisiana heat! Take a minute to check out some simple ways to stay cool and safe this summer.

06/15/2026

Louisiana Medicaid Members: We’ve created a short quiz to help you see if the new work requirements might apply to you.

Some adults who get Medicaid will have new federally mandated work requirements beginning January 1, 2027. These rules won’t affect most Medicaid members.

Answer a few quick questions to find out if Medicaid work requirements might impact you. Try the quiz here: https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid/work-requirements

06/09/2026

🌟 June Events Are Here! 🌟

Looking for resources, support, and opportunities to connect with other families this summer?

Our June newsletter is filled with FREE webinars and educational events designed to empower families of children and individuals with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

✅ Learn practical strategies
✅ Connect with other families
✅ Gain valuable information and resources
✅ Register for upcoming events

Click below to view the newsletter and register today!

👉 [https://conta.cc/4nRVoM2](https://conta.cc/4nRVoM2)

Together, we're empowering families, building stronger communities, and helping every family thrive. 💙

05/29/2026
Take a look at this!
05/29/2026

Take a look at this!

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is sharing a new draft of the Self-Direction Handbook so people can read it and give feedback.
https://conta.cc/4ecm4nj

Address

108 Highland Park Plaza
Covington, LA
70433

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+19858750511

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