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Hurricane Francine DSNAP Operation a Team Effort
October 03, 2024
"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
September 30, 2024
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
September 30, 2024
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.
Hurricane Francine Disaster Food Assistance Available for Jefferson Parish
September 30, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval on September 27, 2024, for multiple forms of disaster food assistance for Hurricane Francine-affected families in Jefferson Parish. USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) supplements.
DCFS Names New Deputy Secretary, Aly Rau
September 24, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has named Aly Rau as its new Deputy Secretary.
DSNAP, SNAP Replacements and Supplements Authorized for Certain Parishes Affected by Hurricane Francine
September 20, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval on September 20, 2024, for multiple forms of disaster food assistance for Hurricane Francine-affected families. USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 8 parishes, automatic SNAP replacement benefits for 4 parishes, and automatic SNAP supplements for 6 parishes.
DCFS Offering Help With SNAP Applications at Ochsner Health Center Lapalco
August 20, 2024
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.
DCFS Opens SUN Bucks Applications for Phase 3
August 19, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the opening of the Phase 3 SUN Bucks application period on August 19, 2024.
DCFS Offers Noncustodial Parents a Chance to Get “On the Road Again”
August 08, 2024
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 their driver's licenses due to unpaid child support.
Phase 2 SUN Bucks Benefits Start Going Out This Week
July 23, 2024
Following the successful rollout of Phase 1 of SUN Bucks, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will begin issuing Phase 2 SUN Bucks benefits this week, Phase 2 will be rolling out in waves based on eligibility groups over the next several weeks, impacting around 320,000 Louisiana school-aged children. Eligible students include those who received Medicaid, Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), or Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) benefits during the 2023-2024 school year, as well as children who qualified for free or reduced-price school meals.