September 9, 2024 by editorial board. Webin a major effort to support families across louisiana, the department of children and family services (dcfs) has disbursed $45. 5 million in benefits to. Food assistance for families of school children. Louisiana received federal approval to issue. Webjune 15 is the final application deadline for the program. No further extension will be announced. The agencies also announced monday a slight delay in the timeline.