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Federal cost of living adjustment will affect SNAP and other benefits received through DCFS

January 9, 2020 Free PressSubmissions

Cost neutrality requirement for LaCAP also means change in benefits for a few SNAP recipients Baton Rouge – A federal cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security and veterans benefits for 2020 will result in decreases to some Louisiana residents’ Supplemental…

DCFS, SNAP

DCFS launches new recruitment campaign for foster parents for teens

May 24, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

Campaign is part of Department’s commitment to improve outcomes for youth in care   Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is launching a new recruitment campaign for foster parents for teens. The campaign, launching…

DCFS, foster parents for teens

DCFS to issue March SNAP benefits on March 1st and 2nd

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

Modified schedule designed to help close gap caused by partial government shutdown Baton Rouge – All Louisiana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can expect to receive their March SNAP benefits by March 2. The Louisiana Department of Children and…

DCFS, SNAP

State launches efforts to extend foster care through age 21

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 Free PressSubmissions

Annie E. Casey Foundation partners with state to shape plan; about 175 Louisiana foster youth “age out” of care each year Baton Rouge – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters, legislative…

DCFS, Foster Care

DCFS launches online “Safe Haven” facility locator

November 2, 2017November 9, 2017 Free PressCommunity News, Louisiana State Legislature

Mapping tool designed to save babies’ lives by helping identify safe haven sites   Baton Rouge, La. — In an effort to prevent infant abandonments and save lives, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) launched an online…

DCFS, Louisiana Legislature, Safe Haven

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