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Scheduled System Maintenance on 10.6.24
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 .pm., DCFS will conduct systems maintenance. Callers may experience delays in speaking to an intake worker or receiving a callback regarding a report of child abuse and/or neglect. Please contact local law enforcement for any life-threatening emergency or other immediate danger during this time. The Mandated Reporter Portal will be available for non-emergency reports at www.dcfs.la.gov/MandatedReporterPortal.
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For July 2024
SNAP
(FOOD STAMPS)
418,110
Households
CHILD
SUPPORT
$36,379,513
Collected
CHILD ABUSE
CASES
1,551
Investigations
FOSTER
CHILDREN
4,396
Served