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Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services -- You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. Help us protect Louisiana's children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect : 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week I Am I Am - Customized For You I Am pages contain information curated for people with specific interests. Each page provides relevant links to DCFS information. 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CAFÉ is currently unavailable as we work to put the upgrades in place. We expect CAFÉ to be back up by noon on Wednesday, February 26. Click here to learn more. -- • The Winn Parish Child Welfare Office can be reached by calling 318-955-0387. • The Winn Parish Economic Stability Office can be reached at 1-888-LA-Help-U. • Clients can also obtain assistance at either office location. United States Census 2020 - Shape Louisiana's Future Shape your roads ... Shape your schools ... Shape your communities. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. Learn More Waiver Granted for Some Louisiana Parishes as New Federal Rule Brings Work Requirements for Some SNAP Recipients Beginning April 1 A new rule that takes effect April 1 will require some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to meet new federal work requirements to continue receiving federal food assistance, commonly known as “food stamps.” The federal government also has granted a waiver for 14 Louisiana parishes that will not be impacted by the new rule change. Learn More Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Louisiana Office of Public Health continue to closely monitor this outbreak. Learn More CAFÉ Upgrade DCFS has upgraded the technology system behind our CAFÉ Self-Service Portal. The upgrade makes communicating with caseworkers easier, increases applicant and recipient access to information and improves our overall service delivery. Learn More Extended Foster Care Program Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation to extend foster care to age 21 for all youth in care on their 18th birthday. The voluntary program allows DCFS to provide intensive services to aid in youths' transition to adulthood. Learn More Previous Next Welcome. How can we help you? Login to CAFE Report Abuse Seek Family Support Seek Child Support Looking to adopt? Meet Jayonte This handsome teen has an outgoing personality. Meet the Children LATEST NEWS All News Mar 04, 2020 Waiver Granted for Some Louisiana Parishes as New Federal Rule Brings Work Requirements for Some SNAP Recipients Beginning April 1 Mar 03, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Feb 24, 2020 Southern University Law Center, DCFS enter poverty innovation project UPCOMING EVENTS All Events Mar 10 Foster/Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training - Baton Rouge, LA 06:00PM - 09:00PM Mar 10 Foster/Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training - Lafayette, LA 06:00PM - 09:00PM Mar 11 Foster/Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training - Harvey, LA 06:00PM - 09:00PM Mar 12 Foster/Adoptive Parent Pre-Service Training - Lafayette, LA 06:00PM - 09:00PM Find Services Near You From DCFS offices to Safe Haven locations and community ...