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The beginning of your child's diagnosis, whether before, at birth or later in life, can be challenging for parents.

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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.
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Articles of Interest & Success Stories

By FHF Northshore Staff 06 Jul, 2020
“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...
By FHF Northshore Staff 14 Jun, 2020
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...
By FHF Northshore Staff 01 Jun, 2020
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..
By FHF Northshore Staff 15 May, 2020
I’ve recently noticed a lot of posts on social media concerning depression and anxiety from fellow moms and organizations. This isn’t...
By FHFNorthshore Staff 09 May, 2020
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...
By FHF Northshore Staff 05 Apr, 2020
In the early 1990's, families partnered with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to be the driving force that founded & formed
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