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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 MoreDCFS 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 MoreDCFS 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 MoreBATON 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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Updates improve accessibility and user experience while highlighting the agency’s mission to support Louisiana’s children and families.
Read MoreBaton 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 MoreNEW 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 MoreThis 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 MoreAs 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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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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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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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour in Monroe.
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