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DCFS Child Welfare Services Budget is Less than 20 Years Ago

Political Attention and Political Support are not the same thing. We believe the chart below is evidence of the difference. Louisiana’s legislature gives steady attention to the Department of Children and Family Services (“DCFS”). Senators and Representatives, individually and in committees, have focused intently on DCFS because they desire the best for Louisiana’s children. Reports of children dying during the…

On Abolishing Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

Yesterday evening, on Tuesday, March 17, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee of the Louisiana Legislature considered Senator Regina Barrow’s Senate Bill 265, which proposes abolishing the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The two primary functions of DCFS, Child Welfare and Child Support, would be placed within other state departments. If you watch the recorded video available…

Louisiana Office of Children’s Ombudsman Opens in January 2024

The Louisiana Office of Children’s Ombudsman will open in January 2024! This is great news for Louisiana’s children! On June 7, 2023, the Louisiana Legislature passed Senate Bill 137, which creates the Louisiana Office of the State Child Ombudsman. Governor Edwards signed the bill into law as Act 325 on June 19. This new office will open in January 2024…

How to Call Your Legislators

Have you wondered how to call your Louisiana legislators? Have you wanted to share your thoughts about a bill but did not know how? You can Find Your Louisiana Legislators here: https://legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx Every elected official longs to hear what the citizens they represent desire regarding active legislation. Here’s how you can share your thoughts:     1. Find your Legislators’…

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