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April 23, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being

Child Poverty: Louisiana HAD a Plan

This evening I read Louisiana’s plan to reduce child poverty and I am still scratching my head. What prevents child… Read More


March 23, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Healthy Louisiana

Louisiana’s Children Once Had What They Need Again: ESC

“Emergency Shelter Care” ended in December of 2012. That was when our organization was required by Louisiana’s Department of Health… Read More


March 19, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Foster Care, Methodist Foster Care

Some Louisiana Children are “Dwellers”

On a 7-Year-Old Waiting 5 Days in an Emergency Room Louisiana’s children have been neglected far too long. In fact,… Read More


March 17, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Louisiana Children in Crisis

Too Few Louisiana Children Receive Necessary Dental Care

Louisiana’s Children in Crisis: Too Few Louisiana Children Receive Necessary Dental Care A few years ago, a bowl of seafood… Read More


February 16, 2017
Advocacy, Foster Care, Press Release

Open Letter to Louisiana Legislature Regarding DCFS Funding

Open Letter to Louisiana Legislature Regarding DCFS Funding Thank You Letter to Louisiana Legislature Regarding DCFS Funding Dear Honorable Senators… Read More


January 23, 2017
Advocacy, Foster Care

Louisiana, Protect Your Children in Foster Care

Until the proper care of Louisiana’s children in foster care becomes a priority in Baton Rouge, children in our state’s… Read More


December 28, 2016
Advocacy, History

Feds Intervene When States Drop the Ball in Child Welfare

Last February in “Before It’s Too Late, Louisiana Children Placed Out of State“, I mentioned Gary W., the class action… Read More


October 9, 2016
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Rick's Notes

Louisiana, Play the Game Like It Matters!

Imagine you play on a team ranked 49th in your league against 49 other teams. Clearly, your team is doing… Read More


September 18, 2016
Advocacy, Parenting and Family Life

Q&A For Parents About Children Placed Out-Of-State

Following the creation of the Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership and continuing under Healthy Louisiana (formerly, Bayou Health), Louisiana children began… Read More


August 9, 2016
Advocacy, Child Well-Being

Is It Time for Hope, Yet?

I am beginning to feel hope for Louisiana’s children and I hope it is not false. Perhaps, as a state,… Read More


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