BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Auditors suggested that the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) make improvements to its child welfare payments system. The audit said some ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) outlined its vision for the future Friday as the agency undergoes sweeping changes under a new state ...

LOUISIANA (KLFY) — A whistleblower from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has raised concerns about a backlog of online reports of child abuse and neglect, which she ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Noncustodial parents in Louisiana who had their driver’s licenses suspended after failing to pay child support have a chance to get them back through a statewide ...

As the agency continues to struggle with staffing shortages and recruitment, Gov. Jeff Landry has announced that Rebecca Harris will take over as secretary of the Department of Children & Family ...

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced Monday that the SUN Bucks program will return for Summer 2025, providing a one-time $120 grocery benefit to ...

An audit shows that Louisiana's child welfare staffing needs remain high despite years of criticism of the agency over employee shortages. The audit of the Louisiana Department of Children and ...