September 30, 2024 Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Effective October 1 ABAWD Age Limit Increases as Louisiana Waivers Expire BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has notified Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients classified as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) of upcoming changes…
DSNAP, SNAP Replacements and Supplements Authorized for Certain Parishes Affected by Hurricane Francine DSNAP Interviews Begin September 25, 2024; SNAP Replacement Deadlines Vary by Parish, Starting September 23, 2024 BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval on September 20, 2024, for multiple forms of disaster food…
VIA LINK to Address Maternal Mental Health VIA LINK, a Louisiana nonprofit, is expanding mental health assistance for mothers and caretakers across the state — all available at no cost to moms and their families. VIA LINK will provide these services through its established “Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL)” program. In Louisiana, 26% of mothers…
988 Day “Working for 988 means the years I spent struggling with my own mental health can help someone else. I get to be a small part in someone’s healing journey and make them feel less alone.” – VIA LINK specialist (Image courtesy of VIA LINK) WHATEVER TIME. Day. Night. Weekends. Holidays. WHATEVER THE REASON.…
August 19, 2024 DCFS Opens SUN Bucks Applications for Phase 3 Application Period Opens August 19 in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the opening of the Phase 3 SUN Bucks application period on August 19, 2024. While most children who…
August 8, 2024 DCFS Offers Noncustodial Parents a Chance to Get “On the Road Again” Limited-Time License Reinstatement Offer Coming This Fall BATON ROUGE, LA – As Child Support Awareness Month begins, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is announcing a limited-time promotion for parents who have…
Phase 2 SUN Bucks Benefits Start Going Out This Week (7/23)
July 23, 2024 Phase 2 SUN Bucks Benefits Start Going Out This Week Families Advised to Watch for Plain White Envelope in Child’s Name BATON ROUGE, LA – Following the successful rollout of Phase 1 of SUN Bucks, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will begin issuing Phase 2 benefits this week. Phase 2…
Covington, Louisiana—Since 2022, Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Louisiana has worked to promote healthy child development and provide crucial support to children and families throughout the state. This week, Prevent Child Abuse America announced that the PCA Louisiana (PCAL) chapter under the umbrella of VIA LINK successfully completed the national chartering process. During the chartering site…
SUN Bucks Going Out This Week to Phase 1 Recipients
Phase 2 to Begin in Late July for School-Aged Children on Medicaid, TANF, or Approved for School Lunch Program BATON ROUGE – The first phase of SUN Bucks benefits will be issued this week to approximately 300,000 children, ages 5-18, who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the 2023-2024 school year. A one-time…
THE BRYCE RIVER FOUNDATION PRESENTS INAUGURAL “RIDE TOWARDS TOMORROW”
Cycling Event, Mental Health Expo and Pop-Up Market Support Suicide Prevention Lake Charles, Louisiana (June 24, 2024) – On August 24, 2024, the Bryce River Foundation will kick off suicide prevention month (September) with its inaugural cycling fundraiser, “Ride Towards Tomorrow.” Hosted by Crying Eagle Brewing Company from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the event…