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DSS Interim Secretary Announces Three Appointments: Executive Counsel, Communications Director, Legislative Director
October 24, 2008
10.24.08 - Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) Interim Secretary Kristy Nichols today announced three key appointments in the Office of the Secretary: Amy Colby as executive counsel, Trey Williams as communications director and strategic advisor, and Courtney Baker as legislative director.
Randolph Sheppard Vendors Honor Two DSS Employees
October 24, 2008
10.2408 - The Randolph Sheppard Vendors of Louisiana has recognized Parris Taylor and Kevin Monk, two Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) employees, for their outstanding service to individuals who are legally blind and visually impaired.
USDA Approves DSS for Extra Month DFSP Benefits in Seven Parishes
October 22, 2008
10.2208 - While the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DSS) received confirmation today that seven parishes -- Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson, St. Mary, Terrebonne and Vermilion -- have been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a second month of disaster food stamps, Interim Secretary Kristy Nichols said that DSS will continue to push the federal government to qualify those remaining parishes most in need that were affected by Hurricane Ike.
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DSS Invests Federal Award to Replace Outdated DFSP Technology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.