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Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services. and security. Help us protect Louisiana’s children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect : 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week I Am Get SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. More Information Business or Service Provider College Student Community Partner Concerned about a Child’s Well-Being Elderly Foster or Adoptive Parent Foster Youth General Public Grandparent/Relative Caregiver Job Seeker Looking for Training Parent Person with Disabilities Records & Information Seeker SNAP (Food Stamp) Recipient Victim of June 16th Power Outages Teacher or Professional VolunteerDCFS Careers If you care about children and families, there is a place for you at DCFS. What are your interests? 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This Foster Care Awareness Month, DCFS is asking Louisianans to be there for children by becoming a foster caregiver. Learn More Be There for Louisiana’s Families Discover simple ways to make a big difference for children and families in your community. Learn More DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change Amid Skimming Device Discovery 11.29.2023 - DCFS is urging all EBT cardholders to immediately change their PIN, after the Department was alerted to the discovery of multiple skimming devices at multiple retail locations throughout the state. Learn More DCFS, New Orleans Public Library Unite to Help with Public Assistance Applications New Orleans-area residents can now get help with certain public assistance applications at three Orleans Parish libraries, thanks to a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the New Orleans Public Library (Library). Learn More DCFS Launches SET for Success Workforce Development Website In keeping with its growing emphasis on expanding workforce development opportunities for the individuals it serves, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is launching a SET for Success workforce website with related resources for participants in SNAP, FITAP and Child Support Enforcement programs. The SET for Success program offers participants the skills, education and training to improve their job prospects and secure a brighter future for their families. Learn More Support & Report VIA LINK offers the Louisiana Parent Line. Specialists offer emotional support, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and plans for coping. 833-LA-CHILD (833-522-4453) If you know a Louisiana child is being abused or neglected, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All calls are confidential. 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437) Learn More Previous Next Welcome. How can we help you? 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