Former Owner of Ferriday Child Care Center Sentenced for Fraud in Federal Court
A former child care center owner was sentenced today to 37 months in prison followed by three years of supervised probation for committing mail fraud after…
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DSS Provides Update on Child Care Licensing Reform
Initial Risk Assessment Results in 12 Operating Licenses Being Revoked As part of the child care licensing reform efforts announced in September, Louisiana Department of Children…
Read MoreDSS Provides Update on Internal Disaster Food Stamp Fraud
The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) announced today that the agency has recovered more than 60 percent of identified losses due to employee…
Read MoreLouisianians with Disabilities in Houma Area Can Connect with Employers at Job Fair Thursday
Louisianians with disabilities who are seeking jobs in the Houma area will have a chance to meet with potential employers on Thursday. The final stop of…
Read MoreNew Orleans Stop of 2009 Louisiana Job Fairs Slated for Tuesday
As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Social Services will host the New Orleans stop of the 2009 Louisiana Job Fairs on…
Read MoreDSS Awarded $1.2 Million Grant for Adoption Program Achievements
Funds to enhance programs for abused, neglected children and promote adoption The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) has been awarded more than $1.2…
Read MoreDSS to host second monthly Web Cast Wednesday, October 7
Topic: Need for improved services for children with mental health issues The Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) will host a Web cast Wednesday, October…
Read MoreUSDA Awards DSS $1.8 million Bonus for Application Processing Rate
Louisiana One of Six to Receive Award The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services is one of six states to receive a bonus award from…
Read MoreJob fairs for job-ready citizens with disabilities planned for nine Louisiana cities
October Recognized as Disability Employment Awareness Month The Department of Social Services (DSS) is hosting nine job fairs across the state in October to help move…
Read MoreDSS Announces Appointment of Assistant Secretary of Office of Family Support
Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) Secretary Kristy Nichols today announced that Deidria Bolden has been appointed assistant secretary of the Office of Family Support…
Read MoreDSS, Workforce Commission Partner to Increase Workforce Participation, Self-Sufficiency for Clients
LAFAYETTE – The Department of Children & Family Services and the Louisiana Workforce Commission announced today they are working together on a pilot integration program designed…
Read MoreDSS Announces Child Care Reform
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) Secretary Kristy Nichols today announced steps to reform child care licensing standards in Louisiana, including the formation of…
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