FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031
Executive Division The Secretary serves as the executive head and chief administrative officer of the Department of Children and Family Services and holds the responsibility for the policies of the department, and for the administration, control, and operation of the functions, programs, and affairs of the department performing under the general control and supervision of the governor. The Executive Division is comprised of the following sections:
Bureau of Audit and Compliance Services (BACS) provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
Bureau of General Counsel (BGC) provides legal advice, representation and support to assist DCFS, in efficiently and effectively meeting the agency’s goals and objectives.
Communications works to ensure DCFS’s vision, mission, and activities are accurately and effectively communicated to the media, elected officials, stakeholders, the general public and its employees.
Emergency Preparedness works to address mass care, emergency assistance, mass feeding, and temporary housing and human services needs as well as to ensure safe refuge (sheltering) for Louisiana citizens in response to all hazardous and emergency events by working collaboratively with other state agencies, local governments, federal government, non-governmental organizations (NGO) and other states.
Governmental Affairs ensures DCFS’s vision, mission, and activities are accurately and effectively communicated to elected officials, other state agencies, community partners and stakeholders, and its employees.
Licensing works to protect children and youth who are placed in licensed out-of-home care by monitoring provider compliance with established standards whereby reducing risk to the health, safety, and well-being of children.