You may call 877-7LADCFS (877-752-3237) for child support services, child welfare assistance, and other DCFS inquiries. Hours of operation for the line are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Where do I find CAFÉ? Do I have to create an account to apply for benefits online? Yes. Your CAFÉ account is how you will be able to link to your case with DCFS or to apply for benefits if you are currently not receiving them.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hosted the first stop of its Foster Care Community Listening Tour at the Westside Regional Library in Alexandria.
Sibling groups, older children, and children with special needs are in particular need of forever homes. Families interested in adopting from foster care will work with the state public agency, Department of Human Services/Department of Children and Family Services, or DHS/DCFS, to complete their adoption.
Her partnership with DCFS and the Center for Adoption Support and Education has provided crucial training for professionals in social work and child welfare, ensuring they can better support adoptive children and families (LSU, 2023).