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...
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...
DCFS and First Lady Donna Edwards Celebrate 22nd Annual Adoption Celebration
NEWS DCFS – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) capped National Adoption Month with a virtual event Monday evening celebrating the 549 families who adopted 756 children from foster care during the past year. Due to the ongoing...
