DCFS Reminds Louisiana Families to Prioritize Safety This Halloween
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) encourages families across Louisiana to enjoy a fun, festive and safe Halloween. As children get ready for…
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DCFS Highlights Progress and Major Modernization Efforts Ahead of Senate Health and Welfare Committee Meeting
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…
Read MoreHope Starts Here Event Inspires Churches to put Faith into Action to Support Louisiana Families
– 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…
Read MoreLouisiana Department of Children and Family Services Modernizes Foster Caregiver Certification and Training
BATON 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…
Read MoreDCFS, LDH urge Louisiana families to make every sleep a safe sleep
Baton Rouge, La. — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) are joining Gov. Jeff Landry to remind…
Read MoreDomestic Violence Awareness Month Highlights Resources Available to Louisiana Families
Domestic 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…
Read MoreLouisiana DCFS hosting pastors and church leaders from across the state for Hope Starts Here event in one week
BATON ROUGE, LA — On October 7, pastors, church leaders, state leaders and community partners from across Louisiana will gather at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge…
Read MoreDCFS Emphasizes Child Passenger Safety Ahead of Seat Check Saturday
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is highlighting its commitment to child passenger safety ahead of Seat Check Saturday…
Read MoreDCFS Confirms Vector Solutions, SafeSchools Training Satisfies Mandated Reporter Training Requirement
BATON 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…
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SAVE THE DATE: DCFS bringing Louisiana’s faith leaders together for ‘Hope Starts Here’ event
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…
Read MoreDCFS Reminds Louisiana Families to Prioritize Water Safety as Summer Winds Down
Labor 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,…
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DCFS Announces Appointment of New Public Affairs Director
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…
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