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October 6, 2026

Promoting the Well-being of Louisiana's Children

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Our Mission

The Center for Child Well-being exists to ensure Louisiana's children have opportunities for healthy growth and holistic development. Through legislative and regulatory advocacy, non-academic policy research, public education, and collaborating with stakeholders, the Center for Child Well-being seeks to improve Louisiana's child well-being infrastructure and enhance the well-being of our children.

Current Projects

These are the Center's current projects:

An analysis of state child welfare agency structures, funding histories, and CFSR safety outcomes.
A study of chemical agent use against children in the 50 states.
Developing Model of Child Well-being

Recent Posts

Revitalizing Child Welfare Services in Louisiana: an Open Letter
DCFS Child Welfare Services Budget is Less than 20 Years Ago
DCFS Reports on Safety Measure
Louisiana’s DCFS and the Structure of Child Welfare Services
82,064 Louisiana Children Lose Food Benefits
A History of Chemical Agent Use Against Children in Louisiana
Open Letter on HB 584 – Against the Abrogation of the Rights of Children in Foster Care
Open Letter on SB 462 – Troubled Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Hotline Is Not a Model for Louisiana
Open Letter on SB265 with Reasons Against Abolishing Louisiana’s DCFS
Louisiana’s DCFS Averages a New Secretary Every Three Years

Resources

Louisiana Children's Programs
Louisiana's Family Preservation Courts
Louisiana Children's Trust Fund
Louisiana Services Network Data Consortium (LSNDC)
Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families
Agenda for Children
Louisiana Center for Children's Rights
Imprint News
Children and Families Division of the Louisiana Supreme Court
Were You EVER in Foster Care?
States At Risk - Louisiana
Louisiana Policy Institute for Children
The Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing
Research Center for Child Well-Being, University of South Carolina
AECF 2026 Kids Count Data Book

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The Center for Child Well-being is supported entirely by charitable funds and is committed to nonpartisan support of Louisiana's children and families.
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