Baton Rouge, LA — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced the launch of a redesigned website and a refreshed brand as part of a wider modernization effort to improve accessibility, strengthen communication, and connect Louisiana…
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Federal cost of living adjustment will affect SNAP and other benefits received through DCFS
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 launches new recruitment campaign for foster parents for teens
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 to issue March SNAP benefits on March 1st and 2nd
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…
State launches efforts to extend foster care through age 21
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 launches online “Safe Haven” facility locator
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…