DCFS Louisiana SNAP Benefits Are Changing For Many Families

KLFY News 10: Louisiana kids getting more SNAP benefits for summer, upcoming school year

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – If you receive Summer 2023 P-EBT benefits, now is the time to check your account. $45.5 million in benefits have been distributed to around 186,000 children in Louisiana.

Yahoo: Louisiana faces higher SNAP costs as low-income families feel more strain

The Daily Advertiser: Louisiana faces higher SNAP costs; low-income families feel more strain

BATON ROUGE — Changes in federal law will require Louisiana to spend $42.3 million more on the SNAP program in the coming fiscal year, while food-stamp recipients cope with expanded work requirements ...

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WGMB/WVLA Baton Rouge on MSN: Gov. Landry signs order to ban buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Thursday to ban the purchase of soft drinks and candy using SNAP benefits.

Gov. Landry signs order to ban buying soda, candy with SNAP benefits

Sibling groups, older children, and children with special needs are in particular need of forever homes. Families interested in adopting from foster care will work with the state public agency, Department of Human Services/Department of Children and Family Services, or DHS/DCFS, to complete their adoption.

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Her partnership with DCFS and the Center for Adoption Support and Education has provided crucial training for professionals in social work and child welfare, ensuring they can better support adoptive children and families (LSU, 2023).

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Changes in federal law will require Louisiana to spend $42.3 million more on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the coming fiscal year, while food-stamp recipients cope with expanded ...

KTBS 3: Senate bill could bring massive overhaul to state child welfare system, possibly decide fate of DCFS

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Senate bill could bring massive overhaul to state child welfare system, possibly decide fate of DCFS