Office Closures
State Offices Closed in 28 Parishes Wednesday, Aug. 30 08.29.17, 5:13 p.m — Due to extreme weather possible as Tropical Storm Harvey impacts Louisiana, Commissioner of Administration Jay…
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Louisiana Parents Paid $530,000 in Child Support through MoneyGram in First 6 Months of 2017
Participation steadily increasing as more stores offer the service BATON ROUGE, La. — Parents who pay child support through the Louisiana Department of Children and Family…
Read MoreFirst Lady Donna Edwards Launches Initiative Connecting Foster Parents with Community Supports
LouisianaFosters.la.gov features resources, partnership ideas and contacts for meeting immediate needs BATON ROUGE, La. — Today, First Lady Donna Edwards is launching a new initiative to connect…
Read MoreEffects of Disasters on Women and Children will be Focus of Essence Festival Panel Discussion
DCFS Deputy Secretary Terri Ricks will join state Sen. Regina Barrow and Dr. Shanta Proctor on the panel BATON ROUGE, La. –Terri Ricks, Deputy Secretary of…
Read MoreDCFS Warns of Safety Risks Associated with Summer Holidays
Drowning is second-leading cause of death for children ages 1-14 in Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. — With the Fourth of July just around the corner, the…
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Read MoreChildren Left Unattended in Vehicles Risk Heatstroke, Brain Damage and Death
Twenty-nine heat-related child deaths investigated since 2000 BATON ROUGE, La. — As the official start of summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, the Louisiana Department…
Read MoreResidents Encouraged to Pre-Register for Disaster Food Assistance to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Over 623,000 families have pre-registered since 2009 BATON ROUGE, La. — As the 2017 hurricane season begins, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is…
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Over 623,000 families have pre-registered since 2009 https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=778
Read MoreDCFS Advisory Board Meeting
Friday, June 2, 2017Department of Children and Family ServicesIberville Building – 9th Floor Conference Room627 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LANoon to 2:00 PMAGENDA ITEMS: Welcome/…
Read MoreDCFS Report Shows 25 percent Increase in Human Trafficking Cases in Louisiana
45 PERCENT OF VICTIMS IDENTIFIED AS JUVENILES, WITH 20 VICTIMS AGE 12 AND UNDER BATON ROUGE, La. — A 2017 report on human trafficking, trafficking of…
Read MoreLouisiana Parents can now make Child Support Payments at WalMart, CVS, Albertson’s and Other Retail Stores through MoneyGram
DCFS IS WORKING WITH MONEYGRAM TO COLLECT CASH PAYMENTS THROUGH ITS ESTIMATED 780 LOUISIANA LOCATIONS BATON ROUGE, La. — Parents who make child support payments through…
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