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 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
News & Updates
News
Louisiana DCFS Launching HomeReady to Modernize How Louisiana Welcomes and Certifies Foster and Kinship Families
DCFS modernization initiative will strengthen and standardize the experience for Louisiana families opening their homes to children in need BATON ROUGE, LA – August 3, 2026 – The Louisiana Department of Children…
Read MoreDCFS Confirms Arrest in Death of Melanie Trahan
BATON ROUGE, LA (July 31, 2026) — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today confirmed that foster caregiver Alberto Marin has been arrested and charged with one count…
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DCFS Launches New Website and Brand Refresh to Better Serve Louisiana Families
Updates improve accessibility and user experience while highlighting the agency’s mission to support Louisiana’s children and families.
Read MoreReminder Regarding SNAP References
Baton Rouge, La. — To help ensure accurate and consistent reporting, the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) is reminding media partners that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is…
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