March 12, 2020, Ruston, Louisiana – Responding to a directive from Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana United Methodist Children and… Read More
I did not learn everything I needed to know in Mrs. Waggoner’s kindergarten in Beeville, Texas, but I did learn… Read More
June 16, 2019 – Ruston – On this Father’s Day I will share a story with you from our past…. Read More
This morning I have considered the unfairly low board rate paid to Louisiana’s foster parents. Lousiana’s foster parents deserve a… Read More
Most Louisianans miss it, but the military understands the importance of child well-being. This evening as I read, “Retired military… Read More
An Open Letter to the Louisiana State Legislature Open Letter to Louisiana Legislature Regarding Children’s Services RE: Louisiana Legislative Audit,… Read More
Child welfare professionals were delighted in 2013 when the Congressional Budget Office reported the number of children in foster care… Read More
Dec 19, 2017 – Ruston – I woke up curious. This morning I called the two kennels in my town… Read More
The Bipartisan Policy Center asks, “Is America Under-Investing in its Young Children?” The short answer is “Yes!” And in Louisiana,… Read More
I got side-tracked on the Louisiana Board of Ethics website recently. The site is at: http://ethics.la.gov Each year I visit… Read More