


Childhood Exposure to Violence
CHILD WELFARE NEWS Hardly a day goes by that we do not read or hear about a violent act or tragedy involving children in our community or across the country. Some tragedies are unintentional and unpredictable, such as traffic accidents or natural disasters. Others are...
Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice, John Weimer
CHILD WELFARE NEWS John Weimer, 66, of Thibodaux, took the oath of office this month as the state’s 26th chief justice. A ceremony marking his investiture was held in New Orleans on Thursday. Weimer fills the seat vacated by Bernette Joshua Johnson, who retired Dec....
More Louisianans May be Eligible for SNAP, Benefits Increasing for Six Months
NEWS Written by: Department of Children & Family Services Other Stimulus Provisions May Make More Post-Secondary Students and Louisianans Eligible for Benefits Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see an increase in their...