http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=category&catid=1 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Department of Children & Family Services | State of Louisiana Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=551 05.24.13 - Adoptees and birth families who wish to reconnect with, or find information about, their biological families can easily join the Adoption Reunion Voluntary Registry through the Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) website. Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT 1-551 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=545 05.17.13 - As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Governor Bobby Jindal for May, the Department of Family and Children Services (DCFS) is focusing its efforts on recruiting new foster families. The effort is part of the Faith in Families initiative, which seeks to identify and encourage potential foster families and promote adoption of foster children. As of April 30, 1,944 foster homes in Louisiana were serving 4,002 foster children. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:00 GMT 1-545 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=543 04.19.13 - Investigations by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Fraud and Recovery Unit has led to the conviction and sentencing of 12 Louisiana residents who received more than $120,000 in ineligible benefits. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:36:00 GMT 1-543 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=539 04.03.13 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today released details about $8 million in disaster case management services that are now available in 26 parishes for individuals and families still recovering from 2012's Hurricane Isaac. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:54:00 GMT 1-539 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=532 03.14.13 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced a new child welfare initiative that focuses on creating lasting connections for children who spend time in protective care. DCFS’s “Faith in Families” initiative seeks to reduce the number of children in foster care, decrease the amount of time children spend in the system and ensure that each child has a permanent connection when they leave foster care. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:06:00 GMT 1-532 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=531 03.08.13 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), working with local law enforcement and the district attorney's office, completed a child support round-up last week in Washington Parish that resulted in the arrests of 75 non-custodial parents who owe more than $1.5 million in child support arrears. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:53:00 GMT 1-531 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=530 03.01.2013 - The use of cash assistance program benefits at any liquor store, gaming or adult-oriented entertainment establishment, as well as the purchase of tobacco, alcohol or lottery tickets at any retailer, is now prohibited under a rule issued by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:00 GMT 1-530 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=524 01.29.13 - Since September 2011, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has intercepted more than $806,000 in casino winnings from 599 non-custodial parents for child support arrears. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:29:00 GMT 1-524 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=519 01.14.13 - A Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigation has led to the sentencing of seven Louisiana residents after receiving nearly $84,000 in ineligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:49:00 GMT 1-519 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=510 12.14.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services today announced a reduction of $2.2 million in state general funds for FY 2013, as well as the reallocation of $5.5 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to achieve additional general fund savings. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:03:00 GMT 1-510 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=508 12.06.12 - An investigation by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Fraud and Recovery Unit has led to two women pleading guilty to receiving nearly $30,000 in ineligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:54:00 GMT 1-508 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=506 12.04.2012 - Since the 2009 launch of the Department of Children and Family Services' Online Adoption Initiative, 64 children in the state's foster care system who were featured on the website have found permanent, loving homes. The Online Adoption Initiative connects foster children with potential adoptive families through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) website. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:10:00 GMT 1-506 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=505 11.21.12 - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received more than $1.4 million as part of an Adoption Incentive Award funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This marks the fourth consecutive year DCFS has received an award. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:50:00 GMT 1-505 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=504 11.20.12 - An investigation by the Fraud and Recovery Unit at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has led to two women pleading guilty to charges of obtaining nearly $21,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:25:00 GMT 1-504 http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&catid=1&articleID=503 11.16.12 - In celebration of Adoption Awareness Month, regions throughout Louisiana are hosting special events to raise awareness and promote adoption and foster care. One goal of Adoption Awareness Month is to recruit new foster and adoptive parents. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:20:00 GMT 1-503