The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is highlighting major accomplishments and new initiatives to strengthen its workforce, modernize child welfare and improve outcomes for Louisiana’s children and families…
Read More– Today, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with Focus on the Family to bring together faith communities for Hope Starts Here at Bethany Church in…
Read MoreBATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) officially launched HomeReady, an online platform designed to make it safer, clearer, and easier for Louisiana families to…
Read MoreBaton Rouge, La. — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) are joining Gov. Jeff Landry to remind parents and caregivers that…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that every person deserves to live free from violence and fear. Domestic violence is more than physical violence and can include…
Read MoreBATON ROUGE, LA — On October 7, pastors, church leaders, state leaders and community partners from across Louisiana will gather at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge for Hope Starts Here:…
Read MoreBATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is highlighting its commitment to child passenger safety ahead of Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 26. DCFS…
Read MoreBATON ROUGE, LA. (Sept. 22, 2026) – In a letter to the Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Rebecca Harris confirmed that mandated reporter…
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WHO: Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris, Governor Jeff Landry, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Gene Mills of Louisiana Family Forum, pastors, legislators and…
Read MoreLabor Day weekend often marks the unofficial end of summer, but with hot temperatures continuing across Louisiana, families still have plenty of opportunities to enjoy pools, lakes, bayous and other waterways.
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Baton Rouge, LA. – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Lester Duhé as the agency’s new Public Affairs Director. Duhé joins DCFS with a strong…
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Woman’s Hospital are expanding their partnership to provide more direct, coordinated support to families of substance-exposed newborns.
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On August 1, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) updated its board rates to better meet the needs of children in foster care and their caregivers. In accordance with federal guidelines, board rates cover food, clothing, shelter, daily supervision, school…
Read MoreDCFS invites Southwest Louisiana to help support children, families and foster caregivers LAKE CHARLES, La. August 7, 2026 — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) brought its Foster Care Community Listening Tour to Lake…
Read MoreDCFS modernization initiative will strengthen and standardize the experience for Louisiana families opening their homes to children in need BATON ROUGE, LA – August 3, 2026 – The Louisiana Department of Children…
Read MoreBATON ROUGE, LA (July 31, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today confirmed that foster caregiver Alberto Marin has been arrested and charged with one count…
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