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Job Fair for those with Disabilities Slated for Baton Rouge Wednesday
October 21, 2008
10.21.08 - As part of National Disability Awareness Month, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services will help host a job fair in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to help bridge the needs of the business community with the employment needs of citizens with disabilities who are job ready and looking for work. The event will be at Louisiana Technical College, 3250 N. Acadian Thruway from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
DSS Invests Federal Award to Replace Outdated DFSP Technology
October 21, 2008
10.17.08 - The Department of Children & Family Services today announced it will upgrade its Disaster Food Stamp technology system by dedicating $1 million in bonus money received from a federal award in the regular Food Stamp program.
Job Fair for those with Disabilities Slated for West Monroe on Wednesday
October 14, 2008
10.14.08 - As part of National Disability Awareness Month, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services will help host a job fair in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to help bridge the needs of the business community with the employment needs of citizens with disabilities who are jobready and looking for work. The event will be at Louisiana Technical College, 3250 N. Acadian Thruway from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
DSS Sets Record in Child Support Collections During FFY 2008
October 10, 2008
10.10.08 - The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services set a new record by collecting more than $346 million in child support payments during the Federal Fiscal Year that ended Sept. 30.
DSS Releases Short-Term Sheltering Plan
October 09, 2008
10.09.08 - Department of Children & Family Services Interim Secretary Kristy Nichols today released the agency's short-term sheltering plan to address problems encountered during evacuation and sheltering operations in response to Hurricane Gustav.
DSS Announces Final Tallies for Disaster Food Stamp Program
October 06, 2008
10.06.08 - The Department of Children & Family Services today released final figures for the Disaster Food Stamp Program which ended last week. During the more than three week period 609,595 households were approved for DFSP benefits. That represents 1,531,738 people who received $208,474,969 in benefits as a result of hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Benefits were denied to 38,475 applicants.
Disaster Food Stamp Program to End Tomorrow
October 01, 2008
10.01.08 - The Department of Children & Family Services will end all Disaster Food Stamp operations tomorrow October 2nd. To date, DSS has processed more than 604,221 applications, providing more than $200,623,450.52 in benefits to 568,957 Electronic Benefit Transfer cards. The program, which began September 9th in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, has served to help millions of Louisiana residents recover from losses suffered during that storm and again during Hurricane Ike just one week later.
DSS Announces Appointment of New Undersecretary
October 01, 2008
10.01.08 - Interim Secretary for the Department of Children & Family Services Kristy Nichols has appointed Ruth Johnson as Undersecretary for the Office of Management and Finance.
Governor Proclaims October as Disability Awareness Month
October 01, 2008
10.01.08 - Recognizing the importance of educating children, families and communities about disability issues, Governor Bobby Jindal has proclaimed October as Disability Awareness Month in Louisiana. Throughout the month several events, including job fairs around the state, are scheduled to recognize the abilities of citizens with special needs.
DSS Announces Regular Food Stamp Recipients Receive Cost of Living Adjustment
September 30, 2008
09.30.08 - The Department of Children & Family Services, Office of Family Support, today announced that participants in the regular Food Stamp Program will receive a raise in their benefits. Effective October 2008, eligibility and benefit amounts will increase in accordance with limits set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Thrifty Food Plan and the Gross and Net Income Limits. The Thrifty Food Plan is a federal estimate of how much it costs to provide nutritious, low-cost meals. It is adjusted annually based on food prices. Annual adjustments to the income eligibility standards are based on federal poverty levels.