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Parent Trainings from Families Helping Families and LaPTIC

These local programs have developed trainings to help parents practice literacy skills with their children.

They can also work with you one-on-one. Call your local center to talk to people who understand and get advice, training and support!

Families Helping Families is a good place to start:

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  • A network of support offices across the state to help families of people with disabilities.

  • Offers parent support groups and trainings 

  • Help with education and other services

  • Most program staff members are parents of kids or adults with disabilities.

  • They can give you information and support, and offer free help and services for many kinds of needs.  

To find your local office, click on the box below:

 

Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center (LaPTIC)

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  • LaPTIC is a statewide center whose mission is to help families with educational challenges.

  • It's part of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans.

  • Offers parent training in person and online.

  • Works with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to 26.

  • Helps parents participate effectively in their children’s education and development.

  • Partners with professionals and policy makers to improve outcomes for all children with disabilities.

Click here to see LaPTIC's website. 

Also See the section in the menu on getting training and support!