DCFS to Launch New Customer Service Number April 15

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You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. Help us protect Louisiana's children. Call 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. If you care about children and families, there is a place for you at DCFS. Help us protect Louisiana's children. Report Child Abuse & Neglect and Juvenile Sex Trafficking: 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential. DCFS offers parent locator and paternity establishment services, as well as assistance to establish and enforce child support orders and collection and distribution of child support payments. View breakdowns of department services by the numbers. Baton Rouge, La. — 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. Residents will be able to call: 877-7LADCFS (877-752-3237) for child support services, child welfare assistance, and other DCFS inquiries. Hours of operation for the line will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline remains unchanged and continues to operate 24/7 at: 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437). Suspected abuse or neglect should always be reported to the hotline.
