Businesses or Service Providers

DCFS partners with businesses and service providers across Louisiana to expand access to care, maintain safety standards, and deliver essential services for children and families. We offer licensing guidance, procurement opportunities, reporting tools, and so many other program resources. 

Your partnership is part of the village that helps children stay safe and move forward.

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Partnering to Serve Children & Families

Children in foster care often have complex needs that go beyond what a standard placement can address. DCFS works with providers to offer a range of care settings—from Therapeutic Foster Care homes to group home environments—so every child receives care they need.

Proactive Protection

Background checks are one of the most important ways we safeguard children in schools, care settings, and community programs. Because protecting children shouldn’t be reactive, it should start before care ever begins.

Resources for Employers


Employers play an important role in the child support process. From new hire reporting to income withholding, these resources help you stay compliant and make sure children receive the financial support they’re entitled to.

Additional Resources for Providers


Looking for something else? Find licensing information, performance reports, and procurement opportunities all in one place.

Support for Every Path