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DCFS Office Closures
DCFS offices will be closed on January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to extreme weather. Report Child Abuse & Neglect at 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) 24/7.
FBI Victims Resource Website
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DCFS and St. Bernard Parish Library Partner to Offer In-Person Services and Application Assistance
Thanks to a new partnership between St. Bernard Parish Library and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), residents may now receive in-person assistance with certain public benefits at the library located at 2600 Palmisano Boulevard in Chalmette every Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
DCFS Hosts Annual Adoption Celebration at Capitol Park Museum
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services hosted its 26th annual Adoption Celebration on December 12, 2024, honoring the 471 families who adopted 608 children and youth from foster care this past year.
Own Your Path: Empowering Louisiana Youth to Shape Their Future with Confidence
DCFS’s 'Own Your Path' initiative equips Louisiana teens with the tools to take charge of their decisions and create brighter futures. From financial literacy to emotional well-being and legal knowledge, this engaging program fosters responsible decision-making, guiding youth toward economic mobility and lifelong success.
DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change Amid Skimming Device Discovery
DCFS is urging all EBT cardholders to change their PIN immediately following the discovery of multiple skimming devices at various retail locations across the state.
Hurricane Francine DSNAP Operation a Team Effort
"We are grateful to our Governor and our incredible partners at FNS for answering the call to offer these important resources to families impacted by Francine."
Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Effective October 1
Starting October 1, the age limit for ABAWDs will increase from 52 to 54 and time-limit waivers in 33 parishes will expire. Notices were mailed to affected SNAP recipients on August 30.
SNAP Income Thresholds, Deductions and Resource Limits Increase October 1
Beginning October 1, more than 400,000 Louisiana households will see a modest increase in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) annual cost-of-living adjustment for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025.
DCFS Offering Help With SNAP Applications at Ochsner Health Center Lapalco
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is offering in-person public assistance services at Ochsner Health Center Lapalco three days a week. The partnership supports a common goal of Ochsner's Healthy State initiative and DCFS’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): reducing food insecurity in Louisiana.
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DCFS, New Orleans Public Library Unite to Help with Public Assistance Applications
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 Public Library (Library).
DCFS Launches SET for Success Workforce Development Website
In keeping with its growing emphasis on expanding workforce development opportunities for the individuals it serves, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is launching a SET for Success workforce website with related resources for participants in SNAP, FITAP and Child Support Enforcement programs. The SET for Success program offers participants the skills, education and training to improve their job prospects and secure a brighter future for their families.
Support & Report
VIA LINK offers the Louisiana Parent Line. Specialists offer emotional support, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and plans for coping. 833-LA-CHILD (833-522-4453)
If you know a Louisiana child is being abused or neglected, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All calls are confidential. 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)
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For November 2024
SNAP
(FOOD STAMPS)
424,632
Households
CHILD
SUPPORT
$31,132,991
Collected
CHILD ABUSE
CASES
1,659
Investigations
FOSTER
CHILDREN
4,483
Served