What DCFS Means for Louisiana

DCFS works alongside families and communities to help children stay safe and families stay strong.

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Our Mission

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

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Our Vision

A future where every child thrives in a safe, stable, and loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

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Guiding Principles

These principles serve as our compass—guiding every decision and action toward a Louisiana where all children and families have the opportunity to thrive: Child-Centered Practice, Action & Results, Accountability & Transparency, Collaboration & Innovation.

Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary sets the direction for DCFS—overseeing child welfare, family support, and agency operations to ensure services are delivered effectively, safely, and statewide.

Meet the Secretary: Rebecca Harris

A longtime public servant, Secretary Harris is focused on improving how DCFS responds by strengthening teams, reducing backlogs, and prioritizing child safety.

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Divisions

DCFS Louisiana is organized into three divisions, each focused on a specific part of how we protect children, support families, and keep services running statewide.

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Division of Child Welfare

Protects children from abuse and neglect, supports foster care and adoption, and promotes child safety through prevention programs like Safe Sleep and Safe Haven.

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Division of Child Support Enforcement

Helps families establish, enforce, and manage child support to promote financial stability for children.

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Division of Management and Finance

Provides the operational support behind DCFS programs, including budgeting, staffing, systems, training, and policy.

Meet the team

DCFS Louisiana is organized into three divisions, each focused on a specific part of how we protect children, support families, and keep services running statewide.