Department of Social Services - Building a Stronger Louisiana CLOSEPRINT

QUICK FACTS
  • 433 families last year made adoptive commitments to 597 children in Louisiana
  • Louisiana is one of only a few states that implements a Quality Rating System for child care centers
  • Child Support Enforcement Named Most Improved Program in Nation
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NUMBER OF FAMILIES WE ARE SERVING NOW
  • Food Stamps:
    323,657 cases
  • Child Care Assistance:
    38,676 Children
  • Child Support Collections:
    $28,965,154
  • Child Abuse Cases:
    1,687 investigations
  • Foster Children:
    5,035 Children
  • Individuals with Disabilities:
    20,269 individuals
Numbers for October 2009

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DSS Priority Initiatives
Pre-Apply Online now for Disaster Food Stamps All low- to moderate-income Louisianians may be eligible for Disaster Food Stamp benefits in the event of a natural disaster and should pre-apply now for benefits online or by phone. Current Food Stamp recipients do not need to pre-apply and would receive disaster benefits automatically.
Find out more about H1N1 (Swine Flu) H1N1 (Swine Flu)Just like the seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus is thought to spread from person to person, through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Stay updated with the latest information and guidance for care facilities.

Louisiana Safe Haven

 Safe Haven A "Safe Haven" is a designated emergency care facility, like a hospital or fire station, where a parent may anonymously give up his/her infant child for adoption without fear of prosecution.
Quality Start Quality StartAn innovative program improving the quality of child care in Louisiana by awarding a rating system of stars to participating centers, while providing tax credits for the facility, its personnel and parents.
News Center
11.20.09 Vivian Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced in Food Stamp and Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program Fraud Case 11.20.09 - A 33-year-old Vivian woman recently was sentenced after pleading guilty on November 16, 2009, to charges of illegally obtaining $5,135.00 in Food Stamp Program benefits and $1,040.00 in Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) benefits.



11.19.09   State Agencies Take Steps toward a Coordinated System of Care for Children with Behavioral Health Needs
11.16.09   14 Defendants Indicted in Food Stamp Fraud Case
11.12.09   DSS Web Cast Next Wednesday to Focus on Child Welfare Best Practices
11.09.09   Residents Encouraged to Pre-Apply for Disaster Food Stamps in Preparation for Hurricane Ida

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