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CSE - Case Closure | Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services -- You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience 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 I Am - Customized For You I Am pages contain information curated for people with specific interests. Each page provides relevant links to DCFS information. Community Partner Foster/Adoptive Parent Business or Service Provider Community Partner Concerned about a Child&aposs Well-Being Elderly Foster or Adoptive Parent Foster Youth General Public Job Seeker Records & Information Seeker Training Seeker Parent Person with Disabilities Relative Caregiver Teacher or Professional Volunteer About Us DCFS Mission DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. 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Learn More Extended Foster Care Program Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation to extend foster care to age 21 for all youth in care on their 18th birthday. The voluntary program allows DCFS to provide intensive services to aid in youths' transition to adulthood. Learn More Governor Edwards Signs Bill Extending Foster Care to Age 21 Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation to extend foster care to age 21 for all youth in care on their 18th birthday. Learn More DCFS Launches New Recruitment Campaign for Foster Parents for Teens DCFS is launching a new recruitment campaign for foster parents for teens. The campaign, launching amid National Foster Care Month, is part of the Department's ongoing commitment to improve outcomes for youth in foster care by increasing permanency and connections before they transition to adulthood. Learn More Louisiana Fosters - Everyone Can Do Something Louisiana Fosters is a state-wide campaign focused on Louisiana's children – our children – sponsored by First Lady Donna Edwards to link government, faith, non-profit, business and community to create united support for our state's foster care system. Learn More Previous Next Welcome. How can we help you? Login to CAFE Report Abuse Seek Family Support Seek Child Support Looking to adopt? Meet Madison Madison is a wonderful teenager who loves animals. Meet the Children LATEST NEWS All News Dec 30, 2019 Federal Cost of Living Adjustment Will Affect SNAP and Other Benefits Received Through DCFS Nov 14, 2019 DCFS Secretary Recognized as Angels in Adoption Honoree at National Event in Washington, D.C. Nov 12, 2019 DCFS Receives National Award for Excellence in Adoptions UPCOMING EVENTS All Events Feb 13 Foster/Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training - Marksville, LA 06:00PM - 09:00PM Feb 13 Foster/Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training - Gonzales, LA 06:00PM - 09:00PM Feb 13 Foster/Adoptive Parent Orientation - Monroe, LA 06:00PM - 08:00PM Feb 15 Foster/Adoptive Parent Orientation - Thibodaux, LA 09:00AM - 11:00AM Find Services Near You From DCFS offices to Safe Haven locations and community partners, like food pantries, health clinics, councils on aging and other resources. Search Locations Stay Up-to-date Sign up for DCFS News for agency news delivered to your inbox. eNews Sign Up DCFS By The Numbers For December 2019 SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) 372,273 Households CHILD SUPPORT $35,171,213 Collected CHILD ABUSE CASES 1,401 Investigations FOSTER CHILDREN 4,076 Children Served Connect With Us #Hunger is a serious problem in our state. Feeding Louisiana estimates that nearly 775,000 Louisianans, including more than 250,000 children, experienced hunger in 2017. Nearly one-fifth of our state’s residents receive SNAP benefits. Join DCFS in collecting food donations or volunteering at local food banks. Working together, we can end hunger. #HungerActionM...