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House proposals will allow children with parents in prison better access to each other
Marlo Lacen, KTAL Two resolutions were moved through the House Criminal Justice Committee Thursday morning to improve relationships and...
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Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases Results of Annual Child Care Parent Poll
NEW ORLEANS — From the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children: On Feb. 21, LPIC hosted a press conference releasing the results from the...
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Mar 1, 20244 min read
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DCFS, Plaquemines Parish Government Unite to Help with SNAP Applications
Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is pleased to announce it has partnered with the...
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Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Gov. Landry explains why Louisiana will not participate in the Summer EBT Program
By Chris Rosato BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana says it will not be participating in the federal Summer EBT Program that would give...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Louisiana Senate Bill 3 would redefine ‘child’ in terms of juvenile offenders
By Donna Keeya and Curtis Heyen (KSLA) — An effort is underway in Baton Rouge to redefine what it means to be a child when it comes to...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Report: Louisiana ranks low for wellbeing of Black children
By Allison Bruhl BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new report shows that Louisiana has the third-lowest score for the well-being of Black...
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Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Jeff Landry's education council calls for changes to teacher pay, school ratings
By Patrick Wall Louisiana should pay effective teachers more. It should improve the tests students take and the state’s "confusing”...
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Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Louisiana Legislature could undo 'Raise the Age' next month, Senate president says
By Meghan Friedmann During next month’s special session on crime, the Legislature will likely consider undoing a key criminal justice...
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Jan 17, 20242 min read
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La. Dept. of Education declined summer food assistance for children
By: Greg Larose Louisiana is one of 15 states that declined to take part in a federal program that will help feed some 21 million...
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Jan 13, 20243 min read
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Caddo Juvenile Services’ trauma-informed care used as statewide model for LDH youth, families initiative
(KTAL/KMSS) – The Louisiana Department of Health announced that it will adopt a statewide approach to preventing and addressing trauma...
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Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Increase in Social Security, Veterans Benefits Means Decreases for Some SNAP, FITAP, and KCSP Recipients
DCFS: Baton Rouge - More than 130,000 Louisiana families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family...
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Dec 26, 20233 min read
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Bill Introduced to Ensure Access to Mental Health Care for Foster Care Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
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California Launches First State Funded Income Pilot Program for Foster Youth
SACRAMENTO – California just launched the first two state-funded Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs – focused on former foster youth. These...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
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DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change Amid Skimming Device Discovery
BATON ROUGE, LA - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is urging all EBT cardholders to immediately change their PIN,...
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Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Initiative to Tackle Unsheltered Homelessness
Today, the Biden-Harris administration will announce the launch of ALL INside, a first-of-its-kind initiative to address unsheltered...
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May 30, 20233 min read
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HUD Provides $688 Thousand in Funding for Public Housing to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
WASHINGTON - Today, as the country marks National Foster Care Month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced...
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May 25, 20232 min read
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Gillibrand, Delauro Introduce New And Improved Family Act In Fight For Universal Paid Leave
Far Too Many Americans Left Vulnerable With Paid Leave Legislation Enacted in Just 11 States and DC; Nearly Every Single Worker Will Need...
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May 23, 20235 min read
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Surgeon General released advisory on the pros and cons of social media and its impact on adolescents
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory on the pros and cons of social media and its impact on the mental health of...
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May 20, 20232 min read
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DCFS secretary notes progress in hiring child welfare workers
Louisiana’s child welfare agency has made significant gains in hiring new people to restaff its overburdened workforce.
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Mar 9, 20232 min read
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As SNAP Extra Benefits End, Recipients Encouraged to Update Info, Assess Options
March is the first month in three years that Louisiana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive their...
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Mar 6, 20234 min read
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