Louisiana Department of Health implements SNAP healthy food waiver
Baton Rouge, La. (February 18, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is empowering families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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LDH to share progress and priorities at inaugural Annual Shareholder Meeting
Baton Rouge, La. (January 7, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will hold its first LDH Annual Shareholder Meeting at…
Future Law Enforcement Youth Applications are open NOW through January 31, 2026!
The applications for our 2025 FLEYA program are now open! Please share this email with your school administrators, counselors, and…
The New Orleans 100: Care Navigation Services at VIA LINK
VIA LINK provides free, personalized care-navigation services to hundreds of residents each year. Our team builds long-term, supportive relationships with…
LDH to distribute SNAP funds beginning November 7; SNAP staff return to work WIC continues to operate as normal
Source: https://ldh.la.gov/news/SNAPupdate Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nov 05, 2025 – The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will distribute federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
The New Orleans 100: Support for Parents Anytime You Need It
Halloween will be here before we know it, which means the holidays are also right around the corner! This fun…
Louisiana Fatherhood Engagement Task Force Survey
Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 from Louisiana’s most recent legislative session created the Louisiana Fatherhood Engagement Task Force. One of our key…
The New Orleans 100: Federal Disaster Assistance Dashboard
VIA LINK has launched the Louisiana Federal Disaster Assistance dashboard to provide critical disaster data to our community.Federal assistance data identifies what…
The New Orleans 100: Reflections on Hurricane Katrina
Katrina spurred cell providers to link 2-1-1 with cell phones, ensuring vital services reached those in need. (Image courtesy of…
The New Orleans 100: 988 Day
This year, the second annual 988 Day will be on Monday, Sept. 8 and your Louisiana 988 providers, VIA LINK…
The New Orleans 100: Youthforce Works with VIA LINK
t was a pleasure to serve as an intern employer through YouthForce NOLA, a nonprofit preparing New Orleans public school…
The New Orleans 100: Big Impact Louisiana
“Big Impact Louisiana” is a new video series brought to you by VIA LINK and the Louisiana Data Collaborative. The…
The New Orleans 100: Stressed Teen?
The end of the school year is coming quickly, and we know that means testing and extra stress! VIA LINK…
The New Orleans 100: Child Abuse Prevention Month
VIA LINK houses Louisiana’s state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America: Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL). PCAL provides services statewide…
Nominations now open for 2nd Annual Marguerite Redwine Awards Luncheon
The Marguerite Redwine Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community, particularly in the areas…
Community Help is 3 numbers away It’s important to know these numbers and what services they provide. (Image courtesy of…
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (LA) receives $212,459 Technology Initiative Grant from LSC November 26, 2024 WASHINGTON— The Legal Services…
Climate-driven events are stressing our youth. The research team comprised of Appalachian State, UNC State, VIA LINK and…
November 06, 2024 DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change Amid Skimming Device Discovery Multiple skimming devices…
VIA LINK & Airbnb partner in Hurricane Francine Recovery October 17, 2024 Airbnb and VIA LINK recently partnered to support those displaced by…
SNAP Income Thresholds, Deductions and Resource Limits Increase October 1 Federal Fiscal Year COLA Adjustment Results in Modest Increase in…
September 30, 2024 Changes to SNAP Work Requirements Effective October 1 ABAWD Age Limit Increases…
DSNAP, SNAP Replacements and Supplements Authorized for Certain Parishes Affected by Hurricane Francine DSNAP Interviews Begin September 25, 2024; SNAP…
VIA LINK to Address Maternal Mental Health VIA LINK, a Louisiana nonprofit, is expanding mental health assistance for mothers and…
988 Day “Working for 988 means the years I spent struggling with my own mental health can help someone else.…
August 19, 2024 DCFS Opens SUN Bucks Applications for Phase 3 Application Period Opens August…
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…
Covington, Louisiana—Since 2022, Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Louisiana has worked to promote healthy child development and provide crucial support to…
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 …
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…
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…
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.…
April News from PCAL
The Louisiana affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America has returned and is housed under VIA LINK! Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana…
Wear Blue Day and Blue Lights to Shine at State Capitol on Friday
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help draw attention to the importance of supporting children and their families…
National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
The month of April is designated as national Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. PCAL and VIA LINK will be supporting…