DCFS Emphasizes Child Passenger Safety Ahead of Seat Check Saturday
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is highlighting its commitment to child passenger safety ahead of Seat Check Saturday…
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DCFS Confirms Vector Solutions, SafeSchools Training Satisfies Mandated Reporter Training Requirement
BATON ROUGE, LA. (Sept. 22, 2026) – In a letter to the Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Secretary Rebecca Harris…
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SAVE THE DATE: DCFS bringing Louisiana’s faith leaders together for ‘Hope Starts Here’ event
WHO: Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris, Governor Jeff Landry, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Gene Mills of Louisiana Family…
Read MoreDCFS 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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
Read MoreCommunity Voices Become Action as DCFS Brings Foster Care Listening Tour to Lake Charles
DCFS invites Southwest Louisiana to help support children, families and foster caregivers LAKE CHARLES, La. August 7, 2026 — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) brought its Foster Care Community…
Read MoreLouisiana 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…
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…
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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…
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