Louisiana parent training and information center

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $680,582 to Families Helping Families Of Greater New Orleans (doing business as Families Helping Families Of Jefferson) on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328).

The recipient operates the Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center, providing training, information, and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities to improve educational outcomes and help families make informed decisions about education and early learning options. The program also delivers training and resources to youth with disabilities on self-advocacy skills and rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The award obligates $680,582 over a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Work is performed in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Special Education Parent Information Centers program supports parent organizations and other eligible entities (including state and local educational agencies, public charter schools, institutions of higher education, and private nonprofit organizations) in providing families with resources to navigate special education systems.