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BATON ROUGE, LA – Today, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced the appointment of Charles Watkins as the new Assistant Secretary for Family…
Read MoreBaton Rouge, La. — “I want to be transparent about the steps we are taking to strengthen the operations of our Child Safety Response Center,” said…
Read MoreMore sibling groups, teens adopted in 2025 BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services hosted their 27th annual Adoption Celebration at the…
Read MoreBaton Rouge, La. — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is implementing a series of strategic actions to strengthen and stabilize the frontline…
Read MoreBATON ROUGE, LA – Effective today, October 1, 2025, several programs previously administered by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) have officially transitioned to…
Read MoreNew Child Welfare and Child Support facility expands access, supports growing staff, and strengthens DCFS’s presence in the community. BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of…
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Read MoreSNAP participants in Calcasieu, Jackson, Lafayette, Rapides, and Terrebonne parishes can now receive a 30 – cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh fruits and…
Read MoreLimited-Time Program Helps Noncustodial Parents Get Back on Track with Child Support Obligations and Regain Driver’s Licenses BATON ROUGE, LA – As Child Support Awareness Month begins,…
Read MoreNew Positions Offer 4-Day Workweeks, Full Benefits, Career Growth, and Paid Training BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) is now…
Read MoreDCFS Encourages Families to Verify Addresses and Replace Lost Cards Immediately BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that…
Read MoreAscension, LaSalle, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Webster and West Carroll parishes selected for USDA-funded pilot offering 30 percent bonus on fruits and vegetables BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana…
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