Thibodaux Woman Found Guilty of Food Stamp Theft
A 53-year old Thibodaux woman was found guilty Wednesday of using her job to illegally obtain $2,133 in food stamp assistance benefits after a trial in…
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DSS To Host First Monthly Web Cast Monday
Web Cast to feature infant mental health expert and DSS updates The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) will host the first in a…
Read MoreDSS Selects 12 for Innovation in Louisiana Government Fellowship
Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) Secretary Kristy Nichols today announced the 12 members of the first class of the Innovation in Louisiana Government Fellowship,…
Read MoreDSS Adoption Specialist Receives National Honor for Work with Children, Families
DSS Adoption Specialist Marie Rudison is the September recipient of AdoptUsKids’ Caseworker of the Month award, part of national initiative which celebrates caseworkers for their dedication…
Read MoreBlind Café Owner Triumphs In Light of Challenges
In less than two years, Janice Foster, a Baton Rouge business owner who is legally blind, went from being a cafeteria worker to achieving more than…
Read MoreDSS: Gustav Anniversary Good Reminder to Pre-apply for Disaster Food Stamps
BATON ROUGE – On the one year anniversary of Hurricane Gustav, Department of Children & Family Services Secretary (DSS) Kristy Nichols today reminded citizens that DSS…
Read MoreDSS Selects New Leadership Advisory Board Members
Board to advise on policy, programs, innovative solutions to streamline business practices As part of the agency’s efforts to develop innovative solutions to improve social service…
Read MoreDSS Announces Improvements to Sheltering Plan
Upgrades to Critical Transportation Needs Shelters include children’s areas, improved medical access, hygiene stations The Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) today outlined operational improvements…
Read MoreChild Residential Facility Voluntarily Relinquishes License
Jackson Avenue Group Home to close after 14 deficiencies found at facility The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) today received the voluntary relinquishment…
Read MoreDSS Reports on Strategic Investments in Promoting Self-Sufficiency
Agency releases framework for planning coordinated approach to provide stability, workforce supports and independence Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) today released a framework,…
Read MoreDSS Support Enforcement Executive Director to Lead National Organization
The Executive Director of the Department of Children & Family Services’ (DSS) Support Enforcement Services (SES) has been elected to lead a national organization of child…
Read MoreDSS Seeks Nominees for Leadership Forum Advisory Board
Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) Secretary Kristy Nichols today announced a call for nominations for the agency’s Leadership Forum Advisory Board, which will…
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