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QUICK FACTS
- 433 families last year made adoptive commitments to 597 children in Louisiana
- Louisiana is one of only a few states that implements a Quality Rating System for child care centers
- Child Support Enforcement Named Most Improved Program in Nation
NUMBER OF FAMILIES WE ARE SERVING NOW
- Food Stamps:
332,486 cases - Child Care Assistance:
37,886 Children - Child Support Collections:
$26,055,722 - Child Abuse Cases:
1,590 investigations - Foster Children:
4,895 Children - Individuals with Disabilities:
22,984 individuals
Numbers for January 2010
DSS Priority Initiatives
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Pre-Apply Online now for Disaster Food Stamps All low- to moderate-income Louisianians may be eligible for Disaster Food Stamp benefits in the event of a natural disaster and should pre-apply now for benefits online or by phone. Current Food Stamp recipients do not need to pre-apply and would receive disaster benefits automatically. |
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LRS Integration Initiative DSS, the Department of Health and Hospitals and the Louisiana Workforce Commission are working together to transition the programs of LRS to DHH and LWC, agencies whose core competencies align with LRS' services. These changes will require legislative approval. |
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H1N1 (Swine Flu)Just like the seasonal flu, the H1N1 virus is thought to spread from person to person, through coughing or sneezing of infected people. Stay updated with the latest information and guidance for care facilities. |
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Safe Haven A "Safe Haven" is a designated emergency care facility, like a hospital or fire station, where a parent may anonymously give up his/her infant child for adoption without fear of prosecution. |
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Quality StartAn innovative program improving the quality of child care in Louisiana by awarding a rating system of stars to participating centers, while providing tax credits for the facility, its personnel and parents. |
02.04.10 DSS Extends Nominations for Fellowship Program Until February 17 Department of Social Services (DSS) Secretary Kristy Nichols today announced an extension until February 17 for nominations to be submitted for the second class of the agency's Innovation in Louisiana Government Fellowship, designed to develop leadership and foster innovation in social service delivery.
