Events

April Dunn Act: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Law Webinar

The April Dunn Act establishes alternative pathways for grade promotion and graduation for students with disabilities.  Rebecca Hanberry, a consultant for Louisiana Department of Education, will discuss the purpose of the April Dunn Act, criteria and IEP considerations, and provide information on how the April Dunn Act is used to assist students in reaching their […]

16 Sep

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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The ABCs of ESY (Extended School Year Services) Webinar

Did you know that data collected during the holidays often determine if your child will qualify for ESY (Extended School Year) Services? This webinar provides an overview of the ESY process for children with disabilities, including how children qualify, and why in many circumstances, the school uses the holiday breaks to determine if a child […]

23 Sep

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Coffee & Conversation with Families Helping Families of SWLA

You are invited to join us for coffee and conversation!  Take a break, buy your choice of coffee, and drink with Families Helping Families staff!  Come talk with us and find out about resources available to assist people with disabilities and their families. Link to Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/FHFSWLACoffeeTalk9-24-24

24 Sep

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Java Joltz Coffee Shop

115 E Shankland Ave, Jennings, LA 70546

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Affordable Care Act & Medicaid Open Enrollment 2025 Hybrid Workshop

This is a Hybrid Training.  In-person Seating is Limited! In-Person Training Location: Families Helping Families of SWLA, 324 West Hale Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Join Us for Helpful Information to Prepare You for Open Enrollment 2025. Presented by SWLAHEC Certified Navigator Kristina Jean. Link to In-Person Registration: https://tinyurl.com/OpenEnrollOnSite925 Link to Virtual Registration: https://tinyurl.com/OpenEnrollWeb925 Link to Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/OpenEnroll2025Fly

25 Sep

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Families Helping Families of Southwest Louisiana 324 W Hale Street Lake Charles

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Hitting the High Points: An Overview of the IEP Webinar

Are you new to Special Education, and about to experience your child’s first IEP? Or have you been questioning whether your child’s IEP is all it should be? This webinar will take a birds-eye look at this plan that drives your child’s education and services. We will talk about the purpose of the document, what […]

26 Sep

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Get Ready to Vote: Voting Rights for People with Disabilities Webinar

Let’s get ready to vote!  Join us for this free webinar where we will discuss voting rights for people with disabilities.  Our guest speaker is Dr. Ashley Volion from Disability Rights Louisiana. Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/VotingRightsPWD92624 Link to Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/VotingR92624Fly

26 Sep

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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16th FHF “Fore For Families” Golf Tournament

Help FHF Help Families! Become a sponsor or enter a team in our 16th Families Helping Families Fore for Families Golf Tournament! The “Fore For Families” Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mallard Golf Clubm 3470 Morganfield Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607 Registration begins at 12 PM followed 1 PM […]

27 Sep

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mallard Golf Club

3470 Morganfield Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607

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How to Respond to Behavioral Health Challenges for Children & Youth with Health Care Needs Webinar

Understand and respond to behavioral health issues for children and youth with special health care needs with Ron McClain, Executive Director of the Institute of Mental Hygiene. This virtual workshop will discuss: Signs of mental health disorders and social determinants of health The impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on behavioral health Data on behavioral […]

01 Oct

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Halloween Community Dance for Southwest Louisiana Area

There will be a Halloween costume contest so wear your favorite Halloween costume! For more information call 337-475-3100 Link to Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/Dance101124

11 Oct

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall

900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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