DCFS State Business Plan
FOR June 2026
DCFS By The Numbers
1,030
Family services served
$37M
Child support collected
1,789
Child abuse cases investigated
4,700
Foster children saved
Adoption Petitions
Act 6 of the 2021 Louisiana Legislature requires that an annual statistical report of adoption petitions in Louisiana be made available to the public. The reports are presented below based on the federal fiscal year.
Annual Progress & Service Report (APSR)
45 CFR § 1357.16 requires annual updates on the progress made toward achieving the goals and objectives outlined by Louisiana’s Child and Family Services Plan.
Child and Family Services Plans (CFSP)
45 CFR § 1357.15 requires annual updates on the progress made toward achieving the goals and objectives outlined by Louisiana’s Child and Family Services Plan.
Contact:
Tricia Lofton, LCW-BACS
State CFSP/APSR Contact
[email protected]
(318) 362-5417, (318) 235-3760
Attn: Tricia Lofton
Department of Children and Family Services
24 Accent Drive, Suite 106
Monroe, LA 71202
Etrena Gerard
CAPTA Coordinator/State Liaison Officer
[email protected]
(225) 342-9185
Attn: Etrena Gerard
Department of Children and Family Services
P.O. Box 3318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Foster Care and Adoption
HCR 74 of the 2003 Legislative session requires the development of an annual statistical report on foster care and adoption in Louisiana. The reports are presented below based on the state fiscal year.
Human Trafficking
Act 564 of the 2014 Louisiana Legislature requires the development of an annual statistical report on human trafficking in Louisiana.
Safe Haven Annual Reports
Article 1160 of the Louisiana Children’s Code requires the development of an annual statistical report on health and welfare regarding the Safe Haven Law.
Child Support Review Committee Reports
RS 9:315.16 requires a review of the child support guidelines take place every four years.
Child Support Casino Intercept Report
Legislative Report Continuum of Care (Thrive)
Strategic Plan
RS 39:31 requires the production of a five-year strategic plan to guide ongoing and proposed activities.
Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Reports
Prior to its expenditure of SSBG funds annually, each state must make a report on its intended use of the funds. These are the Final Intended Use Reports by State Fiscal Year.