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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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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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…
Read MoreDCFS 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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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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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…
Read MoreDCFS Announces Charles Watkins as New Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Launching Major Effort to Improve Child Support Outcomes
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 MoreUpdate on DCFS Child Safety Response Center
Baton 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 MoreDCFS celebrates 650 adoptions with event at the Governor’s Mansion
More 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 MoreDCFS Strengthens Frontline Child Welfare Workforce to Improve Outcomes for Louisiana Children
Baton 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 MoreSNAP, FITAP, KCSP, and DDS Transition to Louisiana Department of Health; SNAP E&T and STEP Move to Louisiana Workforce Commission
BATON 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 MoreLafourche Parish/Thibodaux Region Child Welfare and Child Support Offices Move to New Location
New 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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