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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
Abuse/Neglect
Yes, as long as your agency or organization is within the State of Louisiana.
To report Child Care Abuse, please contact the Department of Social Services (225) 342-0286
- Bruises and skin discoloration
- Burns, welts, evidence of bites
- Visitors refused access to home
- Withdrawn behavior
- Lack of personal hygiene or inadequate clothing
- Weight loss, hunger, begging or searching for food
- Lack of utilities in home
- Unhealthy or unsanitary surroundings
- Use of monies or resources by another
- Withdrawal of money in substantial amounts
- Restricted movement, being locked in room
- Lack of needed medications, failure to meet medical appointments