DCFS 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…
Read MoreOrleans Region Welcomes DCFS Secretary Harris for Foster Care Listening Session
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour in the Orleans region. Foster caregivers, advocates, service providers, and community partners gathered…
Read MoreDCFS Celebrates Reunification Month
This month, DCFS celebrates Reunification Month and the children and families who have been safely brought back together. When a child enters foster care because their parents are not able…
Read MoreCovington Foster Care Community Meets with DCFS Secretary Harris to Discuss Strengthening Services
As Louisiana recognizes National Foster Care month, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with a stop…
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Shreveport Foster Care Community Joins DCFS Secretary Harris for Fifth Stop on Statewide Listening Tour
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour today with its fifth stop in Shreveport.
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DCFS Holds Roundtable with National and State Leaders and Legislators to Discuss Child Welfare Changes
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris led a discussion between national experts, national and state leaders, and members of the Louisiana Legislature…
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Monroe Foster Care Community Meets for Listening Session with DCFS Secretary Harris
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour in Monroe.
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DCFS Secretary Harris Leads Lafayette Listening Session Elevating Solutions for the Foster Community
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with its third stop in Lafayette, drawing the largest turnout…
Read MoreMedia Advisory: DCFS New Customer Service Number Active
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched the new customer service number.
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Community Voices Guide Foster Care Improvements at Baton Rouge Listening Session with DCFS Secretary Harris
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with a gathering in Baton Rouge, where foster caregivers, advocates,…
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