Mandated Reporters

Anyone who diagnoses, examines, or treats a child or their family — including doctors, nurses, dentists, EMTs, paramedics, chiropractors, optometrists, medical examiners, and other healthcare providers.

Priests, rabbis, ministers, deacons, Christian Science practitioners, and similar religious leaders — except where a communication is legally considered confidential under Louisiana’s Code of Evidence.

Any active law enforcement officer or official.

Mediators appointed by the court under the Louisiana Children’s Code.

Appointed by a court in a child custody case

Administrators, employees, or volunteers at organizations that run activities for children — including day camps, summer camps, youth centers, and recreation programs.

Any licensed foster parent caring for a child in the state’s custody.

Any officer supervising a minor on probation.

Anyone who provides mental health or social services to a child or their family — including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counselors, and aides.

Anyone involved in teaching, training, or supervising children — including teachers, principals, school staff, bus drivers, coaches, daycare workers, early learning center employees, and college administrators.

Anyone who develops film or makes prints from negatives or slides for compensation.

CASA volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for children in the welfare system.

A neutral third party present during supervised visits in child custody cases

Coaches at any level — public or private school, vocational, community college, university, or intramural and interscholastic athletics.

Staff members or personnel working in group homes or other institutional child care or residential home settings.

Any employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice or the Department of Children and Family Services whose role includes supervisory or disciplinary authority over children.