Louisiana Paternity Establishment Program - Stronger Together

Our Partners

The Louisiana Paternity Establishment Program (LAPEP) works alongside hospitals, state agencies, child support offices, registrars, and community organizations to ensure families have access to accurate paternity information, support services, and legal resources.

Working Together for Louisiana Families

LAPEP strives to ensure unmarried parents receive the information necessary to make informed decisions about establishing paternity. Through collaboration with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations, Louisiana families are supported every step of the way.

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Primary State Partners

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

DCFS Child Support Enforcement provides outreach, paternity education, genetic testing coordination, and child support services to parents across Louisiana.

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) – Vital Records Registry

Vital Records processes Acknowledgment of Paternity Affidavits, birth certificate amendments, revocations, and official documentation related to paternity establishment.

Birthing Hospitals and Medical Providers

Louisiana birthing hospitals play a critical role by offering parents the opportunity to complete AOP forms at the time of birth. Hospital staff provide education, notarization services, and filing assistance.

Hospital birth registrars
Maternity and delivery staff
Social workers and family service departments
Licensed notaries

Child Support Enforcement Offices

Local child support offices assist unmarried parents with paternity forms, genetic testing resources, and support service applications.

Paternity education
DNA testing coordination
Application support
Legal child support services

Community Partners

Community organizations help educate families and expand awareness of paternity rights and responsibilities throughout Louisiana.

Family advocacy groups
Parenting organizations
Legal aid offices
Faith-based community programs
Public health initiatives

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Our Shared Mission

Together, these partnerships strengthen Louisiana families by:

Promoting voluntary paternity establishment
Improving child well-being
Supporting father involvement
Increasing access to legal rights and benefits
Reducing barriers to services

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