One of the first things you can do is call local programs and talk to people who understand!

Families Helping Families is a good place to start.
They can answer your questions and help you with your next steps.
Families Helping Families:
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Has a network of support offices across the state to help families of people with disabilities.
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Offers parent support groups and trainings
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Help with education and other services
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Most program staff members are parents of kids or adults with disabilities.
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They can give you information and support, and offer free help and services for many kinds of needs.
To find your local offices, click the box below:
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Baton Rouge: FHF of Greater Baton Rouge -
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225-216-7474
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This is also the Autism Resource Center for the state.
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Covington: Northshore FHF
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985-875-0511
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Harahan: FHF of Greater New Orleans
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504-888-9111
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This is also the statewide Parent Training and Information Center for special education support.
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Lafayette: FHF of Acadiana
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337-984-3458
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Lake Charles: FHF of Southwest Louisiana
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337-436-2570
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Monroe: FHF of Northeast Louisiana
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318-361-0487
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New Orleans: FHF NOLA
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504-943-0343
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Pineville: FHF at the Crossroads of La
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318-641-7373
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Shreveport: FHF Region 7
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318-226-4541
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Thibodaux: Bayou Land FHF
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985-447-4461
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Source: Families Helping Families
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