Children’s Ombuds are independent public officials responsible for protecting children’s rights in their interactions with state agencies by hearing complaints, helping resolve legitimate complaints, and reporting findings. While specific duties vary by state and purview, generally, Ombuds for Children may work to promote the rights and interests of children in many ways, including by: Giving Children and Families a Voice…
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Have you read the latest Louisiana Child Ombuds Report or seen the current report of the Louisiana Foster Care Ombudsman? No. No, you have not. Louisiana does not have a Children’s Ombudsman, and our state lacks a Foster Care Ombuds. Louisiana is in the very small minority of states that do not offer citizens a Children’s Ombudsman Office. Louisiana is…