Help us protect Louisiana's children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
ES Office Closure
Due to building maintenance, the East Baton Rouge Parish Economic Stability office is temporarily closed. This location is scheduled to reopen on Monday, December 9. For questions about benefit-related matters, please call 1-888-LAHELP-U or email LAHelpU.dcfs@la.gov.
In-person assistance is available at these locations, or visit dcfs.la.gov/directory to find an alternate office near you.
Welcome.
How can we help you?
Children in Need of Forever Homes
We believe that every child has an urgent need and the right
to a safe and permanent family of his own.
Find Services Near You
From DCFS offices to Safe Haven locations and community partners, like food pantries, health clinics, councils on aging and other resources.
Search LocationsStay Up-to-date
Sign up for DCFS News for agency news delivered to your inbox.
eNews Sign UpDCFS By The Numbers
For September 2024
SNAP
(FOOD STAMPS)
411,583
Households
CHILD
SUPPORT
$33,943,017
Collected
CHILD ABUSE
CASES
1,1939
Investigations
FOSTER
CHILDREN
4,414
Served