DCFS 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…
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DCFS 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…
Read MoreDCFS FY26 Business Plan
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Read MoreLouisiana Adds Five Parishes to the SNAP Produce Bonus Pilot Project
SNAP participants in Calcasieu, Jackson, Lafayette, Rapides, and Terrebonne parishes can now receive a 30 – cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh fruits and…
Read MoreDCFS Brings “On the Road Again” Offer Back During Child Support Awareness Month
Limited-Time Program Helps Noncustodial Parents Get Back on Track with Child Support Obligations and Regain Driver’s Licenses BATON ROUGE, LA – As Child Support Awareness Month begins,…
Read MoreDCFS is Hiring Statewide for New Second Shift CPS Investigators
New Positions Offer 4-Day Workweeks, Full Benefits, Career Growth, and Paid Training BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) is now…
Read MoreSUN Bucks Program Returns to Louisiana for Summer 2025
DCFS Encourages Families to Verify Addresses and Replace Lost Cards Immediately BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today that…
Read MoreLouisiana Launches Project to Make Fresh Produce More Affordable for SNAP Recipients
Ascension, LaSalle, Sabine, Tangipahoa, Webster and West Carroll parishes selected for USDA-funded pilot offering 30 percent bonus on fruits and vegetables BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana…
Read MoreDCFS and St. Bernard Parish Library Partner to Offer In-Person Services and Application Assistance
Help with SNAP, FITAP and KCSP available on Mondays BATON ROUGE, LA – Thanks to a new partnership between St. Bernard Parish Library and the Louisiana Department…
Read MoreDCFS Hosts Annual Adoption Celebration at Capitol Park Museum
Event Celebrates 608 Adoptions from Foster Care Last Year The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services hosted its 26th annual Adoption Celebration on December 12,…
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