Make a difference in the lives of children and families. Become a child welfare professional at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Individual and Family Services
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 3,139 followers
Building a Stronger Louisiana
About us
The mission of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is to ensure that Louisiana's families, children and individuals are safe, thriving, and self-sufficient. The goals of the Department of Children and Family Services are: I. Promoting and supporting safe and thriving children and families II. Encouraging and supporting individuals moving into self sufficiency III. Improving customer service through staff productivity and satisfaction IV. Reducing fraud and abuse V. Modernizing and realigning business operations and program practices VI. Improve emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation capacities.
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http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov
External link for Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- child welfare, disaster preparedness, child support, family support, child support enforcement, SNAP, foster parenting, and adoption
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
627 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, US
Employees at Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
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Melissa LeBlanc
Child Welfare Specialist at Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
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LaToya Woods
Versatile professional offering blended skills in areas of Social Services and Human Resources.
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Katreena Moses
SET FOR SUCCESS (Skills, Employment, & Training)
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Lakeitra Bryant
Administrative Assistant 5 at Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Updates
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The SET for Success initiative is here to help you gain the skills, education, and experience needed to find a fulfilling job and support your family. Learn more about how we can support your goals at dcfs.la/set. #SETforSuccess
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Ready to take the first step towards a brighter future? The SET for Success website offers valuable resources for participants in CSE E&T, SNAP E&T, and STEP. Discover your path to success at dcfs.la/set #SETforSuccess
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Be there for Louisiana’s children. Consider fostering or adopting and change a child's story. Learn more at BeThere.Louisiana.gov.
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Make a difference in a child’s life. Learn how you can become a foster parent or adopt at BeThere.Louisiana.gov.
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Ensuring that you’re using the correct car seat for your child is vital to keeping your little one safe on the road. Here are the general age ranges you can use to determine which car seat is best for your child. But remember to always take into account your child’s height and weight as well as age. Buckle children in a rear-facing car seat with a harness until they reach the maximum weight or height limit of their car seat, usually between ages 2-4. When children outgrow their rear-facing car seat, they should be buckled in a forward-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height limit and at least until the age of 5. When children outgrow their forward facing car seat, they should be buckled in a booster seat in the back seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat, usually around ages 9-12. And remember to keep children properly buckled in the back seat until age 13! #CarSeatSafety #LouisianaDCFS #LAGOV #SpeakConnectProtect #ChildSafety #ChildSafetyTips
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Adoptions Start with Fostering In order to adopt a child from DCFS, you must be a certified foster caregiver. If you meet these requirements, visit dcfs.la/bethere and sign up to learn more about the process.
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Attention Grandparents, Kinship Caregivers & Professionals! The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Annual Conference is happening on April 25, 2025, at the Holiday Inn South, Baton Rouge, LA (9990 Airline Hwy). If you're a grandparent raising a grandchild, a kinship caregiver, or a professional helping families, this conference is for you! - Engaging Workshops - Expert Speakers - Legal Assistance - Networking & Support - Lunch Provided - Continuing Education Credits available for counselors & social workers Register now to secure your seat for this valuable day of learning and support! 🔗 Learn more & sign up: lagrg.org #GRGCon25 #GrandparentsRaisingGrandchildren #KinshipCare #ContinuingEducation
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If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn, Louisiana’s Safe Haven Law provides a safe, legal option to give up custody of your newborn in the first 60 days—no shame, no judgment. Help is available. Learn more: dcfs.la/haven
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Spring brings #SafeHavenAwarenessMonth. If you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn, Louisiana’s Safe Haven Law provides a safe, legal option to give up custody of your newborn in the first 60 days – no shame, no judgement. Help is available. Learn more at dcfs.la/haven #louisianadcfs #lagov #childwelfare
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