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…
The New Orleans 100 – Are You Storm Ready?
WEATHER Are you storm ready? This is an example of what the Post Storm Resources Map. The map will be updated hourly after a storm. It’s that time once again and you’re probably flooded with reminders about preparing for hurricane season. Well, VIA LINK has an easy resource to help you! After a major storm…
The Good Samaritan Ministry School Supply Program
The Good Samaritan Ministry is once again gearing up for the annual school supply program for the 2024-2025 school year. Each student accepted into the program will receive a backpack and a complete set of school supplies for their grade and school as published by the St. Tammany Parish School Board. The program is open…
April News from PCAL
The Louisiana affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America has returned and is housed under VIA LINK! Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL) has a mission of providing 24/7 emotional support for families, a connection to parenting resources, advocacy for children and families, and education for those who care for Louisiana’s children. Join us this April for…