Help us protect Louisiana's children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Newsroom
Home Page News
DCFS, USDA Partner to Increase Healthy Food Choices for SNAP Participants
August 21, 2012
08.21.12 - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is working with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide access to healthy food choices at Louisiana Farmer's Markets for Louisiana residents currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
East Feliciana, Livingston Residents Sentenced for Food, Child Care Assistance Benefits Fraud
August 01, 2012
08.01.12 - Investigations by the Fraud and Recovery Unit at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) have led to the sentencing of an East Feliciana couple and four women from Livingston Parish for obtaining nearly $100,000 in ineligible food and child care assistance benefits.
Louisiana Moves Up in National Rankings for Overall Child Well-Being
July 25, 2012
07.25.12 - The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which ranks states on a series of child well-being indicators, and Louisiana has moved up two places to its highest-ever ranking.
DCFS and DHH Urge Parents, Caregivers to Keep Children Safe near Water
June 29, 2012
06.29.12 - With many in Louisiana retreating to the water to cool off as summer temperatures rise, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) urge parents and caregivers to keep children safe in and around water this summer by ensuring that young children are properly supervised.
DCFS Reaches 500th Community Partner and Launches New Online Search Tool
June 27, 2012
06.27.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today recognized the agency's 500th community partner and launched a new online search feature to allow customers to search for a community partner or DCFS office by zip code, city, parish or service.
DCFS Announces Changes in Child Care Assistance Program Rules
June 18, 2012
06.18.12 - The Department of Children and Family Services today announced it is issuing an emergency rule to reduce the maximum income limit for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) eligibility, as well as reduce paid absences to providers for CCAP services, as a result of previous reductions in federal funding. These changes should result in a savings of $10.1 million a year.
DCFS Warns of Safety Risks for Children Left Unattended in Cars
June 08, 2012
06.08.12 - As summer begins and temperatures continue to rise, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) reminds parents and caregivers that leaving children unattended in a car can be deadly.
DCFS Encourages Residents to Pre-Apply for Disaster Food Assistance as Hurricane Season Begins
June 01, 2012
06.01.12 - As hurricane season officially begins today, June 1, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging residents to prepare by pre-applying online for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (DSNAP), formerly called Disaster Food Stamps.
SNAP Fraud Scam Discovered, DCFS Asks Businesses to Be Aware
April 19, 2012
04.19.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today asks businesses and business owners to be on alert for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly the Food Stamp Program) scam in which an individual claiming to represent DCFS asks to update Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) machines.
DCFS CAFÉ Is Open For Business
April 02, 2012
04.02.12 - CAFÉ is open for business across the state for individuals applying for, or those currently receiving, assistance from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).