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December 19, 2023

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DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change Amid Skimming Device Discovery

November 29, 2023

11.29.2023 - DCFS is urging all EBT cardholders to immediately change their PIN, after the Department was alerted to the discovery of multiple skimming devices at multiple retail locations throughout the state.

First Lady Donna Edwards and DCFS Celebrate 619 Adoptions from Foster Care with Event at Governor's Mansion

November 01, 2023

11.01.2023 - Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards and DCFS kicked off National Adoption Month Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion by hosting the 25th annual Adoption Celebration, honoring the 465 families who adopted 619 children and youth from foster care during the past year.

Federal Cost-of-Living Adjustments Result in Increased SNAP Benefits Starting October 1, 2023

September 28, 2023

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will provide higher monthly household benefits to over 300,000 Louisiana households beginning October 1, 2023, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) cost-of-living adjustment for Federal Fiscal Year 2024.

Louisiana Implementing Federal SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents

September 25, 2023

Beginning October 1, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will implement federal work requirements and time limits for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, except in 33 parishes granted a federal waiver from the time limit rule.

DCFS Launches SET for Success Workforce Development Website

September 20, 2023

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.

DCFS Appoints Dr. Rebecca Hook as Agency’s First Medical Director

September 19, 2023

BATON ROUGE, LA - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has appointed a pediatric emergency room physician as its first Director of Medical Services in the agency’s Child Welfare Division.

Louisiana DCFS Launches Child Support Estimator

August 22, 2023

Today, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) launched its Child Support Estimator, an online tool designed to provide parents with insights into potential child support obligations. This innovative tool aims to promote financial awareness for parents while highlighting the importance of professional legal guidance and examination of the Louisiana Child Support Guidelines.

P-EBT Update: DCFS Distributes $45.5 M in Benefits to Louisiana Children, Additional $66.5 M Expected for Summer

July 21, 2023

In a major effort to support families across Louisiana, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has disbursed $45.5 million in benefits to approximately 186,000 children through the 2022-23 School Year and Child Care Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) programs.

EBT Cloning Alert: DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change for Those Who Used EBT Card in Calcasieu Parish

July 18, 2023

7.18.23 -- DCFS is taking swift action to address a recently discovered EBT cloning incident in Calcasieu Parish, the second such incident in a week.