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Louisiana Department of Social Services
(Separate Website)
Link to the website of the state agency that runs these programs: food stamps, welfare, kinship care subsidies, foster care, child support, disability rehabilitation, and more.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Under 18 And On Your Own: Get Control Of Your Life Through Emancipation
If you are on your own or want to be, emancipation may be the right move: Make your own decisions and control your own property.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Giving Up A Child For Adoption: Louisiana's "Safe Haven" Law
(Separate Website)
Parents have a safe and legal way to give the care of their newborn to the state, without fear of criminal prosecution.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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