Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge (FHFGBR)

03/12/2026

🐰 Sensory Bunny Event 🐰
March 27 | 6–8 PM | Zachary Community Park

Skip the long lines! Families with children and adults with cognitive or sensory processing differences can enjoy a calm, fun visit with the Easter Bunny. Free for all ages.

Pre-register: brec.org/sensorybunny

Cohosted by FHFGBR & BREC

03/12/2026

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save for qualified expenses without affecting certain public benefits. See below for webinar details!

Join us on Friday, March 13, at noon for a webinar on what’s changing for ABLE in 2026 and how to prepare.

This webinar will highlight key changes designed to expand access and improve flexibility for individuals with disabilities and their families.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/4qrYkyJ

03/12/2026

🕊️ SAINTS AROUND US - Sensory Friendly MP3 Night 🕊️

📅 March 28
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 St. Michael High School
👥 Open to students in 6th–12th grade with special needs

Join us for a beautiful, sensory-friendly evening of faith, fun, and community!

✨ What to expect:

🔎 A large interactive activity

🍕 Dinner provided: pizza and Cane’s chicken

🙏 Adoration time with hands-on prayer opportunities, including:
• Prayer materials and guided prayer activities
• Prayer teams with the sisters
• Opportunity for Confession

🤝 Typical peer helpers will be present to walk alongside and support students

💛 Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay if they would like

🕊️ Evening ends around 7:30 PM

This is a welcoming, supportive environment created especially for individuals with special needs to encounter Christ, build friendships, and grow in faith.

📲 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/Sensorymp3

We can’t wait to see you there!

03/12/2026

Thank You to Our Amazing Active for Autism Sponsors! 💙

Please join us in thanking these wonderful supporters of the Active for Autism 5K Run/Walk & Fun Fest 2026:

✨ Baton Rouge General – Bronze Sponsor
✨ Maughan Law Firm – Bronze Sponsor
✨ Stine – Patron Sponsor

Your support helps Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge continue providing resources, training, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families in our community.

We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to making Active for Autism 2026 a success!

💙

03/10/2026

Got a creative kid at home? 🎨✨

Let your child explore their creativity with SmARTies, a FREE after-school art program from BREC Art designed to spark imagination and hands-on fun.

📍 Milton J. Womack + Baringer
🗓️ Jan. - Apr.
🕐 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages: 8 - 12

Registration is limited, register today!

Womack ➡️brec.org/calendar/detail/smarties-womack
Baringer ➡️ brec.org/calendar/detail/smarties-baringer

03/10/2026

Applications for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program are OPEN!

This money allows families to personalize their child’s education so that it best fits THEIR needs!

Applications are open now until March 16.

Apply today by visiting doe.louisiana.gov/topic-pages/louisiana-school-choice/la-gator

03/10/2026

⏰ Today at 1 PM!
Free webinar: How to Have an Effective IEP Meeting
Don’t miss your chance—there’s still time to register!
👉 tinyurl.com/031026Effective-IEP

03/09/2026

⏰ Tomorrow at 11 AM!

Don’t miss our free webinar on Understanding Adversity & Building Resilience. Learn practical strategies to build resilience, support families, and earn 2 CE hours for nurses & social workers.

🎤 Speakers: Nicole Bell, Nichole Bevrotte, Nicole Flores, Dr. Marilyn Thornton
💻 Zoom Webinar | Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UXuk-AStR0OJWRGNq2e5LQ #/registration

03/06/2026

💙 Please join us in welcoming and thanking several generous In-Kind Sponsors supporting Active for Autism 2026 5K Run/Walk & Fun Fest!

🚻 Ace Enterprises – In-Kind Bronze Sponsor
A valued continued supporter, Ace Enterprises is once again helping make our event possible by providing portable toilets, handwashing stations, and trash boxes to support our participants and keep the event running smoothly. We are grateful for their continued partnership!

🎉 Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel – In-Kind Bronze Sponsor
We’re excited to welcome Bally’s as a first-time participant in Active for Autism! Thank you for donating snacks and entertainment for our participants, helping make the day even more fun and enjoyable for everyone.

📡 BearCom – In-Kind Patron Sponsor
A valued continued supporter, BearCom is once again providing two-way radios to help keep our team connected and ensure seamless communication throughout the event. We truly appreciate their ongoing support.

🍌 Capitol City Produce – In-Kind Sponsor
Thank you to Capitol City Produce for donating bananas for our participants, helping keep our runners and walkers fueled and energized. We appreciate their continued support of Active for Autism!

Your generosity helps create a fun, inclusive, and well-supported event for individuals with autism and their families.

03/03/2026

🎉 Our AFA 2026 Vendor List Is Growing! 🎉

We’re excited to highlight a few additional vendors joining us for Active for Autism 2026:

✨ The Arc of Baton Rouge
✨ Abilities Pediatric Therapy Services
✨ Train Unique

We’re grateful to add these amazing organizations to our growing list of vendors who will be on-site sharing resources, services, and support with our families.

Stay tuned as we continue announcing more partners who are helping make AFA 2026 a great day for our community!

03/03/2026

🌟 Welcome Presenting Platinum Sponsor! 🌟

We are honored to welcome the City of Baton Rouge as a Presenting Platinum Sponsor for Active for Autism 2026!

A huge thank you to the City of Baton Rouge for this incredible level of support. Their investment in AFA directly strengthens the services we provide to individuals with disabilities and their families throughout our region. Because of this partnership, we can continue offering free education, advocacy, resources, and one-on-one support to the people who call this community home.

We are truly grateful for the City’s commitment to families and for helping us ensure that support, connection, and opportunity remain accessible to all.

03/03/2026

The LaDDC is working with Team Dynamics to offer a free upcoming workshop! Learn how to recognize abuse and neglect, speak up, and take steps to get help.

Read below to register!
https://conta.cc/4b6vrCs