Where Families Find Support
DCFS is a child-centered partner that protects children, supports families, and works with communities to promote safety and stability at home.
Report Child Abuse & Neglect
Help us protect Louisiana’s children. Call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Report Child Sex Trafficking
To report a case of suspected child sex trafficking, call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437), then select option #4. This line is in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Applying for & Managing Services
LA CAFÉ is Louisiana’s online portal for checking your case status, and managing your information. Whether you’re applying for the first time or keeping your information up to date, everything you need is right here.
Call us!
Our Customer Service Center is here to help. If you have questions about DCFS services, need assistance with your case, or aren’t sure where to start, call our Customer Service Center at 1-877-752-3237.
Get the Support You Need
Foster or Adopt
See how you can provide stability, care, or a permanent home for a child.
Child Support
Access tools to request or enforce support orders and manage payments to ensure your child’s financial stability.
My Community Cares
Every family deserves the support they need. My Community Cares connects you with local resources that help families stay strong, safe, and together.
About DCFS
Learn how DCFS is organized and how each office works together to serve Louisiana’s children and families.
Find Services Near You
Find a DCFS office near you, Safe Haven locations, or other community partners—like food pantries, health clinics, and more.
Mandated Reporters
A mandated reporter is a professional or other legally designated person who is required by Louisiana law to immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect when they have reasonable cause to believe a child may be in danger.
FOR july 2026
DCFS By The Numbers
1,068
Family services served
$34M
Child support collected
1,815
Child abuse cases investigated
4,687
Foster children saved
News & Updates
News
DCFS 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, lakes, bayous and other waterways.
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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 DCFS with a strong…
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DCFS AND WOMAN’S HOSPITAL EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT NEWBORNS AND FAMILIES
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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DCFS Extends Medical Mileage Reimbursements for Foster Caregivers
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…
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