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Foster Parents Left Out in the Cold | Alexandria Louisiana News
Foster parents in Louisiana are reeling as new state rules stop reimbursing for essential daily expenses like school uniforms, car seats, and mileage—despite a recent boost in monthly board rates from $600 to $900. One dad drove over 1,000 miles in one month for his child’s appointments, now paying out of pocket; another faces a $6,500 annual loss. The Department claims the raise was meant to cover these costs, but families say it’s just a reallocation—and they feel ignored, especially after the first rate hike in nearly 20 years. Worse, the policy change bypassed required legislative…
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