Families Helping Families of Northeast Louisiana, Inc.

11/27/2025

We are thankful every day that we get to serve our community and support our friends. Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🦃

11/25/2025

Mark your Calendars - the Art is Therapy Festival is set for April 11th, 2026 at the Monroe Downtown Rivermarket.

Plans are underway for an exciting day of community therapy through creative expression.
Local artists, craft activities, live music, wellness activities - free and open to the public.

Stay tuned and so you don't miss out on more news!

11/25/2025

We’re gearing up for the holidays! Our Adult Opportunities group decorated stockings and wreaths to bring home in time to decorate for Christmas!🎄

11/21/2025

Way to go!

🎓 LSU Integrative Community Studies (ICS) program has been awarded a $2.2 million, 5-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s TPSID initiative to expand postsecondary opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Together with local industry and community partners, ICS will develop workforce credentials, independent living curricula, and innovative learning to open doors for all students. 💡🐅💜💛

Check out the article here: https://www.lsu.edu/chse/news/2025/ics-tpsid-grant.php

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11/20/2025

We're back again with more sensory friendly Thanksgiving tips!

New textures, unfamiliar dishes, and a busy environment can make mealtime stressful. The link below has 6 sensory friendly thanksgiving recipes that mimic everyday safe foods!

From creamy sweet potatoes to smooth cranberry-apple sauce and turkey, these gentle, comforting dishes make holiday mealtime easier and more enjoyable for all.

11/14/2025

Snakes, skunks, and flying squirrels oh my! Our Friendship Friday group with the Union Parish Library got to learn about a few different zoo animals today! We also created clay turkeys to be up on display at the library for the month of November!

We can’t wait for next month! 🎄

11/13/2025

Hello Families! We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our internet service and VOIP phone lines. If you are unable to reach us, please leave a message and we will return your call.

Thank you!

11/12/2025

Attention Ouachita Parish parents!

OPSB is seeking engaged parents to fill vacancies on the 2025-2026 Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC).

Complete the application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYeMzkdP_sP4r9ehXwdhGGrwuJR1991q0NgcKM4b3S3XpXEg/viewform

If chosen, you will be contacted via email shortly after the deadline and prior to the first meeting date. First meeting is Dec. 18 at Noon.

For questions, contact Jennifer Brinson at jenniferbrinson@opsb.net.

11/11/2025

Today, we take a moment to honor the men and women whose courage and sacrifice have helped protect the freedoms we all enjoy every day.

Happy Veterans Day❤️