Category: News

Post May 15, 2026

Shreveport Foster Care Community Joins DCFS Secretary Harris for Fifth Stop on Statewide Listening Tour

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour today with its fifth stop in Shreveport.

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Post May 1, 2026

DCFS Holds Roundtable with National and State Leaders and Legislators to Discuss Child Welfare Changes

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris led a discussion between national experts, national and state leaders, and members of the Louisiana Legislature…

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Post April 23, 2026

Monroe Foster Care Community Meets for Listening Session with DCFS Secretary Harris

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour in Monroe.

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Post April 15, 2026

DCFS Secretary Harris Leads Lafayette Listening Session Elevating Solutions for the Foster Community

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with its third stop in Lafayette, drawing the largest turnout…

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Post April 15, 2026

Media Advisory: DCFS New Customer Service Number Active

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched the new customer service number.

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Post April 14, 2026

Community Voices Guide Foster Care Improvements at Baton Rouge Listening Session with DCFS Secretary Harris

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with a gathering in Baton Rouge, where foster caregivers, advocates,…

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Post April 13, 2026

DCFS Launching New Customer Service Number April 15

On April 15, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will launch a new customer service number designed to make it easier for Louisiana residents…

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Post April 10, 2026

DCFS Secretary Harris Begins Foster Care Listening Tour in Alexandria

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hosted the first stop of its Foster Care Community Listening Tour at the Westside Regional Library in…

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Post April 6, 2026

DCFS Partners with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to Launch New Program Starting April 6

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) announced the Leading Individuals to Vital Employment (LIVE) program, an…

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Post March 16, 2026

DCFS Launches New Customer Service Number

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched a new customer service number, 1-877-7LADCFS (877-752-3227) designed to make it easier for Louisiana residents…

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Post March 9, 2026

Foster Youth Bill of Rights

Youth in Foster Care should know they have a Bill of Rights and know how to speak up for themselves when those rights are not taken…

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Post February 24, 2026

Gov. Landry Announces Louisiana as One of the First States to Take Action to Strengthen Foster Care and Protect Foster Benefits

Today, Governor Jeff Landry, alongside Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and Rebecca Harris, Secretary of Louisiana Department of…

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