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Louisiana CASA
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Gov. Edwards Announces $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Address Human Trafficking in Louisiana
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana has been awarded a $1.5 million grant by the United States Department of Justice...
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Louisiana CASA
Nov 6, 20212 min read
Congresswoman Letlow spearheads a bill of rights act for parents
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced her plans to introduce the Parents Bill of Rights Act with a group of Republican...
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Louisiana CASA
Nov 2, 20213 min read
Children as young as 5 can soon get a COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's formal recommendation Tuesday evening, all Louisiana children ages 5 to 11 are...
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Louisiana CASA
Oct 20, 20214 min read
Morongo, 3 other tribes ask U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Indian Child Welfare Act
By Joe Nelson | jnelson@scng.com The Morongo Band of Mission Indians and four other tribes from across the nation have joined the federal...
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Louisiana CASA
Oct 8, 20218 min read
Efforts Across HHS to Promote Behavioral Health for Children and Youth
Press Release: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Behavioral health is fundamental to the well-being of our country’s children...
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Louisiana CASA
Sep 20, 20215 min read
DSNAP Approved for Residents in 25 Louisiana Parishes Hit by Hurricane Ida
The virtual application process will run over three weeks, beginning September 20. DCFS – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family...
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Louisiana CASA
Sep 10, 20213 min read
Louisiana increases foster care board rate for first time since 2007
(KADN) – For the first time in more than a decade, Louisiana’s foster caregivers will receive an increase in the monthly board rate that...
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Louisiana CASA
Aug 31, 20212 min read
P-EBT benefits available to qualifying students in hybrid or virtual learning situation
(KPLC) – P-EBT cards may be available to full-time students who participate in hybrid or virtual learning and qualify for free or reduced...
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Louisiana CASA
Aug 19, 20215 min read
Inspired by ‘youth stories,’ a bill of rights for foster kids is now Louisiana law
Before entering foster care, Aliyah Zeien spent every morning helping her sisters get ready for school. She combed their hair, got them...
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