Administration of the SUN Bucks Program In FFY 2024, DCFS administered the SUN Bucks program, distributing approximately $80,273,040 in nutritional assistance to 668,942 eligible school-aged children during the summer months. Each child received a one-time $120 benefit, with benefits being … Read More
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Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) Fiscal Year 2026 Business
This fiscal year marks a time of great change and opportunity for DCFS. During the 2025 regular legislative session, the One Door legislation was passed as Acts 477 and 478. Effective October 1, 2025, the Economic Stability program and Disability … Read More
Louisiana DCFS Strategic Plan
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, … Read More
Foster Care Timing May Affect Children’s School Performance
Research shows that early childhood maltreatment is associated with significant delays in social and cognitive development. Unfortunately, according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children under age one face the highest risk of maltreatment, particularly neglect. … Read More
Louisiana DCFS 2024 Foster Care and Adoption Management Report
Introduction At the direction of House Concurrent Resolution 74 passed by the 2003 Legislature, The Department of Children and Family Services publishes The Annual Foster Care and Adoption Management Report. This report details activities in the areas of foster care … Read More
Louisiana DCFS 2025 – 2029 Five-Year Child and Family Services Plan
Introduction, Vision & Collaboration Introduction To Department Of Children and Family Services (DCFS): The DCFS is the state agency designated in Louisiana to administer and supervise the administration of child welfare services delivered under Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services … Read More
Louisiana DCFS 2025 Annual Progress and Service Report (APSR)
INTRODUCTION: The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is the state agency designated to administer and supervise the administration of child welfare services in Louisiana. DCFS provides comprehensive social services and child welfare programs: The services are provided through … Read More
Safe Haven Annual Report February 2025
Pursuant to Louisiana Children’s Code – Article 1160 Introduction and Background As required by Louisiana Children’s Code, Article 1160, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is submitting this report to both the House and Senate Committees on Health … Read More
High Turnover Exacerbates Staffing Needs at Louisiana’s Child Welfare Agency, Audit Finds
An analysis of the state’s child welfare staffing needs found Louisiana is short by at least 129 workers, though a member of Gov. Jeff Landry’s cabinet says the number doesn’t take into account certain factors. At the request of state … Read More
Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System
This rule finalizes revisions to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) regulations proposed on February 23, 2024. This final rule requires state Title IV-E agencies to collect and report to ACF additional data related to the … Read More