Press Releases

Additional ZIP Codes Approved for Phase One of DSNAP

August 21, 2016

08.21.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received approval from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for additional ZIP codes in previously approved Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) parishes.

DCFS Announces Parish Locations for First Phase of DSNAP

August 19, 2016

08.19.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the first of three phases of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for residents to finalize applications for DSNAP benefits.

Flood Victims Encouraged to Pre-Register for DSNAP Benefits

August 15, 2016

08.15.16 -The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging those who have experienced loss or damage in the severe storms and flooding to pre-register for benefits under the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP).

DCFS Launches Effort to Improve Foster Care by Redefining the Role of Caregivers

August 10, 2016

08.10.16 - Today, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Louisiana Institute for Children in Families and the Pelican Center for Children and Families, introduced the Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI), a movement aimed at improving foster care in Louisiana by redefining the role of caregivers.

Newborn Safely Relinquished to Safe Haven Facility in Baton Rouge

May 24, 2016

05.24.16 - An infant was safely handed over today to an employee at a Baton Rouge-area fire station under Louisiana's Safe Haven law after the child's mother said she was no longer able to care for the child.

FNS Approves Four Additional ZIP Codes for Franklin DSNAP

April 14, 2016

04.14.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received approval from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for additional ZIP codes in Franklin Parish that were impacted by recent floods to be added to the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). Beginning Thursday, April 14, Franklin parish ZIP codes 71243, 71249, 71336 and 71378 may apply for disaster food benefits.

Avoyelles Parish ZIP Code 71351 Added to Week's DSNAP

April 12, 2016

04.12.16 -The federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved an additional parish for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) beginning today, Tuesday, April 12 through Friday, April 15. Residents living in the communities of Brouillette, Vick, and Center Point in Avoyelles Parish ZIP code 71351 and who were impacted by the March floods may be eligible to receive disaster food assistance.

DSNAP Sites Approved in Four Parishes

April 09, 2016

04.09.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received approval to operate the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) in four additional parishes - Catahoula, East Carroll, Franklin, and St. Helena - for four days beginning Tuesday, April 12 through Friday, April 15.

FNS Approves Three Additional ZIP Codes for Red River DSNAP

April 01, 2016

04.01.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today received approval from the federal Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for additional ZIP codes in Red River Parish that were impacted by recent floods to be added to the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP). Beginning Saturday, April 2, Red River parish ZIP codes 71052, 71034, and 71115 may apply for disaster food benefits.

Almost 52,000 Households Receive Disaster Food Assistance in Initial DSNAP Operation

March 29, 2016

03.29.16 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) issued more than $19.1 million in disaster food benefits to 51,720 households who applied for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) aid in 23 parishes last week.