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Louisiana Genealogy Resources

The motto of the state of Louisiana is “Union, Justice and Confidence”. Genealogists who want to gain a little confidence in their ability to discover more about their ancestors who lived in Louisiana will need some help with that goal. This blog has links to several Louisiana genealogy resources that you can use. Many of them are accessible for free! RootsWeb has a page full of links to Genealogy Resources on the Web. You can find links to information about Louisiana cemeteries, specific notable families in Louisiana, census records, and guides to other Louisiana databases. There are also links to … Continue reading →

Medicaid in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Now is the time for another Week In Review for the Insurance Blog. This gives you an easy way to “ketchup” on whatever blogs you may have missed when they first went up. Here is a quick review of the blogs that appeared between September 2, 2012, and September 8, 2012. Arkansas Has a Women’s Health (Family Planning) Program The Medicaid program in Arkansas covers women who are pregnant. Their website doesn’t give many details about that portion of their Medicaid program. However, you can find plenty of information about their Family Planning program, (which includes coverage for sterilization). Doctors … Continue reading →

Louisiana Has Medicaid Programs for Women

Louisiana has an extensive Medicaid program. In addition to the regular Medicaid program, it has several different programs that cover children. It also has programs for women that cover pregnancy, family planning, and treatment for breast and cervical cancer. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to provide individuals and families who are low-income, and who cannot afford to buy health insurance from a private insurance company, with affordable health insurance coverage. Medicaid is funded by both the federal government and the government of an individual state. In Louisiana, the Medicaid program is administered … Continue reading →

Louisiana Has Many Medicaid Programs that Cover Children

Medicaid, in every state, has a portion that is designed to cover children. In some states, it is simply called CHIP, which stands for Children’s Health Insurance Program. In Louisiana, there are several different Medicaid programs that cover kids. There is a helpful chart that explains them all. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to provide low-income individuals and families with an affordable form of health insurance coverage. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded, in part, by the government of an individual state. In Louisiana, … Continue reading →

There are Several Ways to Apply for Medicaid in Louisiana

The website for the Medicaid program in Louisiana is very user friendly. The state made it very easy to see what programs are offered, the eligibility requirements, and more. There are several different ways to apply for Medicaid in Louisiana. You can even apply online. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to provide people who are low-income, and who cannot afford to buy health insurance from a private insurer, a way to have access to health insurance coverage. Medicaid is funded by the federal government and by the government of an individual state. … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Louisiana and Maine

Involvement with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling. Joining a homeschool network or support group in your area will make a difference in your homeschooling journey. You can find homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, I am covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment will cover Louisiana and Maine. Louisiana Alliance of Baton Rouge Area Homeschool (ABRAH) Homeschool Support Group. Baton Rouge Homeschool Association Inclusive homeschool group CAFFE Homeschool Co-op CenLa Christian Home School Association (CCHSA) Support group for Christian … Continue reading →

Fun Spring Festivals for Families

The sun is shining (well, it is somewhere in the world), the temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer. Spring is definitely on its way. While the economy may be putting the brakes on your plans to jet off to see the tulips blossom in the Netherlands, the news is not all bad. You don’t have to spend your child’s spring break in front of the TV. Rather, gather the clan and soak up the sun and fresh air at one of the many family-friendly festivals taking place around the United States this spring. CALIFORNIA You don’t have … Continue reading →

Miss Louisiana Teen USA Busted

“And if I am chosen as Miss Louisiana Teen USA, I promise to…get arrested.” That may not be the answer Miss Louisiana Teen USA gave to the typical question of what she would do if she won the title, but in this case, it turned out to be true. Lindsey Evans, the reigning Miss Louisiana Teen USA, has had her title stripped due to an arrest. It all started when 18 year old Lindsey and friends Jordan James (18), Jennifer Martin (22), and Morgan Goleman (18) went to the Posados Cafe in Bossier City last Saturday night. For whatever reason, … Continue reading →

My Louisiana Sky – Kimberly Willis Holt

Tiger Ann Parker is a twelve-year-old girl with an unusual name living an unusual life. Her mother and father are both mentally slow, and they live with Granny, who oversees the household and basically is the only adult. Tiger’s parents love her deeply, but aren’t capable of giving her the care she needs, and Tiger spends much of her time caring for her mother instead, who is mentally six years old. Tiger’s father has a job at a nearby nursery and is a real whiz with the plants, but he can’t read or write at all. When Tiger was younger, … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Louisiana & Arkansas

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Let’s head a little further west on our tour of marriage laws in the 50 states for a stop in Louisiana and Arkansas. Louisiana is a state with a rich history and the only one where the Napoleonic code still influences the law there. What effect does that have on their marriage laws? Let’s take a look. Louisiana When applying for a marriage license in Louisiana, you will need to provide certified copies of your birth certificates, a picture ID and your social security numbers. If you were married previously, you must provide proof of how that marriage was ended … Continue reading →