DCFS Secretary Selected for CWLA Advisory Committee
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that Secretary Suzy Sonnier has been selected as a member of the…
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Drowning Dangers Still Present as Summer Season Comes to an End
BATON ROUGE – As families celebrate this Labor Day Weekend, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reminds parents and caregivers that the potential risk…
Read MoreDCFS Collects More than $2 Million in Arrears Through Casino Intercept Program
September marks three years since pilot launch BATON ROUGE – More than $2 million in Louisiana gambling winnings have gone directly to the children of non-custodial…
Read MoreDCFS Urges Extra Caution With Fireworks Around Children
BATON ROUGE – As the country celebrates Independence Day, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reminds parents and caregivers to use extra caution with…
Read MoreDCFS Announces Domestic Violence Funding
Project Celebration will expant to provide services in Shreveport, Natchitoches areas BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will fund 16…
Read MoreFifteen Louisiana Residents Sentenced After Fraudulently Receiving DCFS Benefits
BATON ROUGE – Fifteen Louisiana residents have been convicted of receiving more than $116,000 in ineligible benefits after an investigation by the Louisiana Department of Children…
Read MoreDCFS Executive Receives Prestigious Child Welfare Award
Dr. Hodnett recently selected as Child Welfare Training Academy lead BATON ROUGE – The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), part of the federal Department…
Read MoreDCFS, the Pelican Center and Public Universities Announce New Child Welfare Training Academy
Dr. Rhenda Hodnett appointed to lead new Academy BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in collaboration with the Pelican Center…
Read MoreDCFS Implements New Rule and Pursues Legislation to Clarify Authorized Uses of Cash Assistance Benefits
Limits use of benefits at certain types of retailers, including lingerie stores, tattoo shops, and nail salons BATON ROUGE – Today, the Louisiana Department of Children…
Read MoreDCFS Announces Initial Disqualifications Stemming from SNAP EBT Outage
500 letters sent to most egregious violators BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has disqualified six Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Read MoreDCFS-LWC partnership matches SNAP recipients with employers, job assistance
Mandatory work registrants required to enroll in LWC online job service BATON ROUGE – The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Louisiana Workforce…
Read MoreDCFS Recognized for National Best Practice Standards in Child Welfare
Agency announces COA reaccreditation The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has again been recognized by an international, independent human services accrediting organization for…
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