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The beginning of your child's diagnosis, whether before, at birth or later in life, can be challenging for parents.
Welcome to Northshore Families Helping Families
Northshore Families Helping Families is a 501c3 nonprofit established under the guidance of Act 378 of 1989. NFHF is the only family resource center for individuals with disabilities on the Northshore. We give parents of children with disabilities knowledge, support and confidence by providing peer-to-peer support, information; referrals to disability resources and education and training.
- We give PARENTS knowledge, support and confidence.
- We connect ADULTS with disabilities to vital resources.
- We support PROFESSIONALS who serve individuals with disabilities.
- We support YOUTH to become self-advocates.
- We educate LEGISLATORS on the needs of individuals with disabilities.
HERE'S WHATS HAPPENING AT NORTHSHORE FHF!
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Articles of Interest & Success Stories
“Are you sitting down?” is not a question you want to be asked when your child’s doctor calls to give you test results. I remember...
I am a member of the Hot Mess Express. I’m on that train every single day! Some days I’m just a passenger, other days I am the...
Author: Pat Ehrle Wow! Looking back to write this, I’m thinking that it is hard to believe that so much time has passed since Craig was..
I’ve recently noticed a lot of posts on social media concerning depression and anxiety from fellow moms and organizations. This isn’t...
When you become a parent, it changes you. But when tiny, brand new baby is given a life-altering diagnosis that thrusts you into the...
In the early 1990's, families partnered with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to be the driving force that founded & formed
