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It was an honor to speak at the Kiwanis Club of Ha

It was an honor to speak at the Kiwanis Club of Hammond, Lousiana about the Lousiana First Foundation and the work we have been able to do these last eight years. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

Always believe in yourself! MotivationalMonday

Always believe in yourself! MotivationalMonday

Wishing you all a happy holiday season!✨

Wishing you all a happy holiday season!✨

This holiday season, we are thrilled to display or

This holiday season, we are thrilled to display ornaments crafted by adopted foster children on the children's tree at the Governor's Mansion! 🎄✨

Keep pushing forward and never give up on your dre

Keep pushing forward and never give up on your dreams. You are capable of greatness! #MotivationalMonday

As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, we ar

As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the gift of family. Happy holidays from our family to yours!

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@firstladyofla and I were happy to visit with Jeff and Sharon at the mansion today as they prepare to take on the demanding, rewarding roles of governor and first lady. There are many unique aspects to serving as Louisiana’s First Family, and we want to be a resource to Jeff and Sharon as they go through the process we went through eight years ago. As I have said repeatedly, my administration is committed to a smooth and efficient transition of power on behalf of the people of Louisiana. #lagov

CALLING ALL LOUISIANA TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year and we need YOUR help decorating our children’s tree in the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion.

Need some inspiration for this year’s “Blue and Gold” theme? Watch this video of our Teach MAM Ambassador, Carolyn Scalfano, and her students to spark your creativity.

Please send your ornaments in to the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion: 1001 Capitol Access Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.

We can’t wait to see all your beautiful, homemade creations! 🎄✨

It's crucial to push forward and not let setbacks

It's crucial to push forward and not let setbacks hold you back. Keep moving ahead, even in the face of obstacles! #motivationalMonday

On November 1, we began National Adoption Month at

On November 1, we began National Adoption Month at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion with the 25th Annual Adoption Celebration. We were honored to recognize the 465 families who opened their hearts and homes to 619 children and youth from foster care during the past year. Check out all the heartwarming details here: http://www.dss.louisiana.gov/news/first-lady-donna-edwards-and-dcfs-celebrate-619-adoptions-from-foster-care-with-event-at-governors-mansion.

This week, The Governor’s Office of Human Traffi

This week, The Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention and I had the privilege of hosting a Healthcare Systems' Response to Human Trafficking meeting. Our event featured enlightening presentations by Sheree Stephens and Dr. Pamela Cipriano, as well as other attendees from within the healthcare system. 88% of human trafficking victims seek medical care, making it crucial for healthcare professionals to be equipped with the necessary tools to identify and respond to this issue. Our ultimate objective is to share the successful victim identification and response models that have been created with other healthcare professionals and hospitals, in the hopes of making a greater impact against human trafficking.

It was a joy to welcome the Amite Oyster Festival

It was a joy to welcome the Amite Oyster Festival Royalty today and catch up with some friends from our hometown. Be sure mark your calendars for March 15-17, 2024 and join us for the festivities!
You can also check out all the festivals and fairs happening across the state by visiting https://www.laffnet.org/p/fair-and-festival-events/events.

It's Carolyn Scalfano, the Teach MAM Art Ambassado

It's Carolyn Scalfano, the Teach MAM Art Ambassador and I am excited to share with you an amazing art activity that you can enjoy with your students or family at home. This project is inspired by the works of Georgia O'Keeffe, a renowned American modernist painter. All you need is some Styrofoam, paper, and a marker to create beautiful fall leaf prints. Visit https://youtu.be/CUniavmd2R8?si=n9kF41R0ozX3hHKy to access the tutorial and get started. I hope this activity brings joy and creativity to your upcoming holidays.

Every Tuesday, I am highlighting ways the Louisiana First Foundation Teach MAM Ambassadors are using Music, Art, and Movement in their classroom. I hope this inspires educators and students alike! #TeachMAMTuesday

Small acts of kindness can brighten someone's day

Small acts of kindness can brighten someone's day and have a positive impact on the world around us! #MotivationalMonday

One Church, One Family, One Child (1C1F1C) is a st

One Church, One Family, One Child (1C1F1C) is a statewide call to Louisiana's faith-based community to recruit and support families within their congregations to foster a child in the state's custody. It is through our collective efforts that we can provide these children with the love and support they deserve. Learn more about the One Church, One Family, One Child (1C1F1C) initiative by visiting https://1c1f1c.org.

1 Corinthians 13:2 tells us that if we have faith that can move mountains, but if we do not have love, we are nothing. There are so many children in desperate need of our love. Each one of us has the ability to freely give love to a child as Christ has so freely loved us. #SundaySharing

Happy Veterans Day to my husband, and to all those

Happy Veterans Day to my husband, and to all those who have served in the military and continue to serve across our country and world.

I am humbled and grateful to receive this certific

I am humbled and grateful to receive this certificate of appreciation from the Department of Children and Family Services. It's been a joy working with DCFS, setting record numbers of adoptions and making a difference in the lives of children. I'm excited to continue this work through the Louisiana First Foundation, and I'm honored to be part of such a positive change for our children.

On this #MotivationalMonday I reflect on the past

On this #MotivationalMonday I reflect on the past weekend with my pledge sisters. The words of our Phi Mu Creed have been a constant guide for all of us. Even after 38 years, our bond of sisterhood reflects the values of our creed. 💖

Have you watched the new WYES documentary TURNING

Have you watched the new WYES documentary TURNING THE TIDE: A STORY OF HELL, HEALING, AND HOPE?

The program is produced, written, and narrated by Emmy Award-winning journalist Karen Swensen and directed, photographed, and edited by Peabody Award-winning photojournalist Aaron Brownlee.

In shocking transparency, survivors of sex trafficking share their journeys into the depths of depravity, explaining with the clarity of hindsight what made them vulnerable and the dangers that lurk in our own backyard.

Watch the film and learn more by visiting http://www.wyes.org/turning-the-tide-a-story-of-hell.../.

This week we celebrated the 25th annual adoption c

This week we celebrated the 25th annual adoption celebration at the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion!

Louisiana Fosters was one of the first initiatives I started under my platform, the Louisiana First Foundation. Partnering with the Dept. of Children and Family Services and other national organizations, we have helped find thousands of children their loving forever families over the last eight years. We’re very proud that by working together we have set several adoption records. Since beginning our first term in office in 2016, Louisiana has brought nearly 6,000 children together with their forever families!

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