Northshore Families Helping Families

06/09/2026

🌟 June Events Are Here! 🌟

Looking for resources, support, and opportunities to connect with other families this summer?

Our June newsletter is filled with FREE webinars and educational events designed to empower families of children and individuals with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

✅ Learn practical strategies
✅ Connect with other families
✅ Gain valuable information and resources
✅ Register for upcoming events

Click below to view the newsletter and register today!

👉 [https://conta.cc/4nRVoM2](https://conta.cc/4nRVoM2)

Together, we're empowering families, building stronger communities, and helping every family thrive. 💙

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Take a look at this!

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) is sharing a new draft of the Self-Direction Handbook so people can read it and give feedback.
https://conta.cc/4ecm4nj

05/26/2026

Join the Webinar June 2 - EARN CEs!
Support positive wellness and mental health outcomes for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
👉 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/WellnessJune2

📅 June 2 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
💻 Zoom Webinar
🎓 Earn 2 FREE CE Contact Hours for nurses and social workers
Presented by:
Brandi Kelly, PhD, NADD-CC, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Clinical Director, Louisiana Department of Health
Followed by Northshore Families Helping Families information and local supports - Karen Artus

05/26/2026

Free Webinar - Thursday, May 28, 10AM
Learn about Medicaid not based on parental income, but on a child's disability or serious medical need.
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/MedicaidTEFRA2026

05/26/2026

Join us Tuesday at 11AM for Intro To Special Education Webinar

Register HERE:
https:/tinyurl.com/052626IntrotoSpecialEducation

05/24/2026

Advocate Smarter, Not Harder – Special Education Advocacy
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 | ⏰ 1:00 PM

Join the webinar:
• Feel more confident advocating for your child at school
• Understand your child’s educational rights
• Get practical tips to communicate effectively with school staff

👉 Don’t wait—secure your spot today: http://tiny.cc/schooladvocacy

05/22/2026

In observance of MEMORIAL DAY,
Northshore Families Helping Families will be
CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 25. 🇺🇸

We remember with gratitude the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Wishing peace and safety to all this Memorial Day weekend.

— NFHF Board and Staff

05/15/2026

📣 FREE – REGISTER NOW 📣

Supporting Positive Wellness & Mental Health Outcomes for Children/Adolescents with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

🎓 2 FREE CE Contact Hours for nurses and social workers

⭐ Featuring Brandi Kelly, PhD, NADD-CC
Clinical Director, Office of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LDH

📅 June 2
⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💻 Zoom Webinar

👉 Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/WellnessJune2

Please share with professionals and families who may benefit.

Speaker: Brandi Kelly, PhD, NADD-CC Clinic Services Director OCDD/Resource Center Attn: Nurse and Social Worker CEs available Join Dr. Kelly as she shares the following: -Linkages between wellness and health outcomes -Education and Support strategies that lead to successful wellness practices for in...