Help us protect Louisiana's children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Scheduled Phone Outage
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, DCFS will conduct systems maintenance to the Child Abuse Hotline. Callers may experience delays in speaking to an intake worker or receiving a callback regarding a report of child abuse or neglect. Please contact local law enforcement for any life-threatening emergency or other immediate danger. The safety of children is our priority and your concerns are important to us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The Mandated Reporter Portal will be available for non-emergency reports at dcfs.la.gov/MandatedReporterPortal
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For September 2024
SNAP
(FOOD STAMPS)
411,583
Households
CHILD
SUPPORT
$33,943,017
Collected
CHILD ABUSE
CASES
1,1939
Investigations
FOSTER
CHILDREN
4,414
Served