Newsroom Latest DCFS Partnership Expands Access to In-Person Public Assistance Services in Marrero BATON ROUGE, LA - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is offering in-person public assistance services at Ochsner Health Center Lapalco …
BATON ROUGE, LA - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the opening of the Phase 3 SUN Bucks application period on August 19, 2024. While most children who qualify for SUN Bucks were automatically enrolled and provided …
Newsroom Limited-Time License Reinstatement Offer Coming This Fall Baton Rouge, LA - As Child Support Awareness Month begins, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is announcing a limited-time promotion for parents who have lost …
Newsroom Families Advised to Watch for Plain White Envelope in Child’s Name BATON ROUGE, LA - Following the successful rollout of Phase 1 of SUN Bucks, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will begin issuing Phase 2 benefits this week. …
Newsroom Service restored to toll-free numbers, following repairs in Beryl-hit Texas BATON ROUGE, LA - Service has been restored to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services child abuse reporting hotline and LAHelpU Customer Service Center, …
Newsroom Beryl-related outage affects callers’ ability to reach regular toll-free hotline reporting number BATON ROUGE, LA - A temporary alternate child abuse hotline number has been set up for Louisiana callers who are unsuccessful in their attempt to …
Newsroom Phase 2 to Begin in Late July for School-Aged Children on Medicaid, TANF, or Approved for School Lunch Program BATON ROUGE – The first phase of SUN Bucks benefits will be issued this week to approximately 300,000 children, ages 5-18, who received …
Newsroom Benefits to be Issued in Phases, Beginning in June BATON ROUGE - Louisiana will participate in the SUN Bucks program for school-aged children this summer, helping to provide more nutritious meals to students during the summer months. SUN Bucks, …
Newsroom May is Foster Care Awareness Month; DCFS Recruiting More Caregivers BATON ROUGE - This Foster Care Awareness Month, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is asking Louisianans to be there for children by becoming a foster caregiver …
Newsroom New location in Belle Chasse increases residents’ access to critical public assistance services Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is pleased to announce it has partnered with the Plaquemines Parish …
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will not participate in Summer EBT. "Every child deserves a safe home, first and foremost, and families deserve a pathway to self-sufficiency. That is our primary mission,…
Newsroom Over 130,000 households to see average reduction of $27 in monthly SNAP benefits Baton Rouge - More than 130,000 Louisiana families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program ( …
Newsroom Help Your Community with Resources, Support BATON ROUGE, LA - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging Louisianans to "Be There" for families in their community this holiday season by reaching out to …
Newsroom Multiple skimming devices located across state; No known thefts at this time BATON ROUGE, LA - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is urging all EBT cardholders to immediately change their PIN, after the Department was alerted to …
BATON ROUGE, LA - New Orleans-area residents can now get help with certain public assistance applications at three Orleans Parish libraries, thanks to a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the New Orleans …
BATON ROUGE, LA - Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services kicked off National Adoption Month Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion by hosting the 25th annual Adoption Celebration, …
Newsroom Increased Maximum Allotments and Deductions for SNAP Households for Fiscal Year 2024 BATON ROUGE, LA - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will provide higher monthly household benefits to over 300,000 Louisiana households …
Newsroom FNS Grants 33 Louisiana Parishes Waiver from SNAP Work Requirements BATON ROUGE, LA – Beginning October 1, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will implement federal work requirements and time limits for certain …
Newsroom SET for Success offers skills, education and training for participants in SNAP, FITAP and Child Support BATON ROUGE, LA - In keeping with its growing emphasis on expanding workforce development opportunities for the individuals it serves, the …
Newsroom Pediatric Emergency Room Physician Brings New Perspective, Skills to Child Welfare Operation The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has appointed a pediatric emergency room physician as its first Director of Medical Services in …
