DCFS Launches New Website and Brand Refresh to Better Serve Louisiana Families
Updates improve accessibility and user experience while highlighting the agency’s mission to support Louisiana’s children and families.
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Reminder Regarding SNAP References
Baton Rouge, La. — To help ensure accurate and consistent reporting, the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) is reminding media partners that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is…
Read MoreOrleans Region Welcomes DCFS Secretary Harris for Foster Care Listening Session
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour in the Orleans region. Foster caregivers, advocates, service providers, and community partners gathered to share candid experiences…
Read MoreDCFS Celebrates Reunification Month
This month, DCFS celebrates Reunification Month and the children and families who have been safely brought back together. When a child enters foster care because their parents are not able to care for them, the goal is always the eventual reunification when safe and appropriate. Reunification, when possible, remains the best outcome for the children.
Read MoreCovington Foster Care Community Meets with DCFS Secretary Harris to Discuss Strengthening Services
As Louisiana recognizes National Foster Care month, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with a stop in Covington.
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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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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 on the current state of Child Welfare and to collaborate on needed reforms.
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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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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 of the tour so far.
Read MoreMedia 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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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, and community partners shared their lived experiences to help guide improvements to the child welfare system.
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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 to reach the department for assistance.
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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 Alexandria.
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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 initiative designed to help noncustodial parents meet their financial obligations and achieve self-sufficiency.
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 to reach the department for assistance. Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect should still be made to the Hotline, 1-855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437).
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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 into account.
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