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Hurricane Francine DSNAP Operation a Team Effort
October 03, 2024
"We are grateful to our Governor and our incredible partners at FNS for answering the call to offer these important resources to families impacted by Francine."
Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Effective October 1
September 30, 2024
Starting October 1, the age limit for ABAWDs will increase from 52 to 54 and time-limit waivers in 33 parishes will expire. Notices were mailed to affected SNAP recipients on August 30.
SNAP Income Thresholds, Deductions and Resource Limits Increase October 1
September 30, 2024
Beginning October 1, more than 400,000 Louisiana households will see a modest increase in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) annual cost-of-living adjustment for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025.
Hurricane Francine Disaster Food Assistance Available for Jefferson Parish
September 30, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval on September 27, 2024, for multiple forms of disaster food assistance for Hurricane Francine-affected families in Jefferson Parish. USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) supplements.
DSNAP, SNAP Replacements and Supplements Authorized for Certain Parishes Affected by Hurricane Francine
September 20, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval on September 20, 2024, for multiple forms of disaster food assistance for Hurricane Francine-affected families. USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 8 parishes, automatic SNAP replacement benefits for 4 parishes, and automatic SNAP supplements for 6 parishes.
DCFS Offering Help With SNAP Applications at Ochsner Health Center Lapalco
August 20, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is offering in-person public assistance services at Ochsner Health Center Lapalco three days a week. The partnership supports a common goal of Ochsner's Healthy State initiative and DCFS’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): reducing food insecurity in Louisiana.
DCFS Offers Noncustodial Parents a Chance to Get “On the Road Again”
August 08, 2024
As Child Support Awareness Month begins, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is announcing a limited-time promotion for parents who have lost their driver's licenses due to unpaid child support.
Louisiana Participating in SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program
May 06, 2024
Louisiana will participate in the SUN Bucks program for school-aged children this summer, helping to provide more nutritious meals to students during the summer months.
Be There for Louisiana's Families
December 19, 2023
Discover simple ways to make a big difference for children and families in your community.
DCFS, New Orleans Public Library Unite to Help with Public Assistance Applications
November 28, 2023
New Orleans-area residents can now get help with certain public assistance applications at three Orleans Parish libraries, thanks to a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the New Orleans Public Library (Library).