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Early Issuance of February SNAP Benefits for Louisianans Complete
January 17, 2019
1.17.19 - DCFS completed the early issuance of February SNAP benefits late Wednesday (1.16.19). All households certified eligible for February SNAP benefits on or before Jan. 14 have now been issued those benefits. Cases that remained pending on that date, and new applications filed since then, will be processed on the regular schedule.
Update on SNAP Benefits in Louisiana
January 16, 2019
1.16.19 - Each state is handling the early issuance of February SNAP benefits differently. All official information about SNAP benefits for Louisianans will be posted on the DCFS website and will be shared on the department's Facebook page and Twitter account.
Louisiana Issues February SNAP Food Benefits Early
January 14, 2019
1.14.19 - Based on recent guidance from USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, most SNAP recipients will receive their February benefits early - on or before January 20. These are not extra benefits and should be carefully budgeted to last through the entire month of February.
Federal Cost of Living Adjustment Will Affect SNAP and Other Benefits Received Through DCFS
December 27, 2018
12.27.18 - A federal cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security and veterans benefits for 2019 will result in decreases to some Louisiana residents' Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, as well as benefits through the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) and Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP).
DCFS and United Way of SELA Launch Effort to Expand Workforce Training for SNAP Recipients
November 14, 2018
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) are partnering to help expand workforce training programs to recipients of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in seven parishes in Southeast Louisiana.
DCFS Sets New Record for Adoptions from Foster Care
November 08, 2018
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is celebrating another record-breaking year of adoptions from foster care as families gather at Istrouma Baptist Church this afternoon for the state's 20th Annual Adoption Celebration.
DCFS Awarded $3M Grant to Expand Services for Transition-Age Foster Youth
October 23, 2018
10.23.18 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has been awarded a $3 million grant from Youth Villages to expand services for transition-age foster youth.
Louisiana Fosters
September 21, 2018
Expanding the network of community and faith-based supports for foster parents was the focus of the second annual Louisiana Fosters event, hosted at the Governor's Mansion on September 21, 2018, by First Lady Donna Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Second Annual Louisiana Fosters Event to Focus on Expanding Supports to Foster Parents
September 21, 2018
09.21.18 - Expanding the network of community and faith-based supports for foster parents is the focus of the second annual Louisiana Fosters event, hosted at the Governor's Mansion today by First Lady Donna Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.
Second Annual Louisiana Fosters Event to Focus on Expanding Supports to Foster Parents
September 21, 2018