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DCFS Celebrates Reunification Month 

June 12, 2026

This month, DCFS celebrates Reunification Month and the children and families who have been safely brought back together. When a child enters foster care because their parents are not able to care for them, the goal is always the eventual reunification when safe and appropriate. Reunification, when possible, remains the best outcome for the children.

Covington Foster Care Community Meets with DCFS Secretary Harris to Discuss Strengthening Services

May 29, 2026

As Louisiana recognizes National Foster Care month, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with a stop in Covington.

Shreveport Foster Care Community Joins DCFS Secretary Harris for Fifth Stop on Statewide Listening Tour

May 15, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour today with its fifth stop in Shreveport.

DCFS Holds Roundtable with National and State Leaders and Legislators to Discuss Child Welfare Changes

May 01, 2026

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris led a discussion between national experts, national and state leaders, and members of the Louisiana Legislature on the current state of Child Welfare and to collaborate on needed reforms.

Monroe Foster Care Community Meets for Listening Session with DCFS Secretary Harris

April 23, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour in Monroe.

DCFS Secretary Harris Leads Lafayette Listening Session Elevating Solutions for the Foster Community

April 15, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with its third stop in Lafayette, drawing the largest turnout of the tour so far.

Media Advisory: DCFS New Customer Service Number Active

April 15, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched the new customer service number.

Community Voices Guide Foster Care Improvements at Baton Rouge Listening Session with DCFS Secretary Harris

April 14, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continued its Foster Care Community Listening Tour with a gathering in Baton Rouge, where foster caregivers, advocates, and community partners shared their lived experiences to help guide improvements to the child welfare system.

DCFS Launching New Customer Service Number April 15

April 13, 2026

On April 15, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will launch a new customer service number designed to make it easier for Louisiana residents to reach the department for assistance.

DCFS Secretary Harris Begins Foster Care Listening Tour in Alexandria

April 10, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hosted the first stop of its Foster Care Community Listening Tour at the Westside Regional Library in Alexandria.