Louisiana Department of Social Services

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Preventing Child Abuse

Report Child Abuse/Neglect

Report Fraud

Adopt A Child

Adoption Reunion Registry

Foster Parenting

Blind - Visually Impaired

Request for Proposals

Cash Assistance

Child Care

Child Support

Child Welfare Services

Deaf - Hard of Hearing

Disability

Food Stamps

Head Start Collaboration Project

Independent Living

Licensing

Strategies to Empower People (STEP)

Traumatic Head & Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund

Vocational Rehabilitation

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	We Serve the Blind and Visually Impaired

	Blind or Visually Impaired Louisiana Rehabilitation Services provides both vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to eligible individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Disability Determination Services Provides benefits to disabled individuals under Title II (Disability Insurance Benefits) and Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income). Find Services/Resources An online system which emcompasses the following: allows you to determine your potential eligibility for DSS services provides a central resource directory for Louisiana’s 211 agencies (United Way) and DSS resources and providers so that you can find a specific resource or service to meet your needs within a specified area. allows you to request an appointment with participating DSS agencies. provides information on becoming a Foster Care/Adoptive Parent provides information on reporting Child Abuse or Neglect provides information on how to list your Agency in the DSS Resource Directory Independent Living Program - Provides services to enable individuals with significant disabilities to function independently in the family or community. Louisiana Commission for the Deaf - Organized in 1980 to insure that Louisiana's public and private services are accessible to deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and speech impaired citizens. Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Program Provides services in a flexible, individualized manner to Louisiana citizens who survive traumatic head or traumatic spinal cord injuries. The TH/SCI program enables individuals to return to a reasonable level of functioning and independent living in their communities. Vocational Rehabilitation Program - Provides a one-stop career development program to individuals with disabilities.

	This page was last updated on: July 8, 2007 AD 08:27:25 AM CDT