Judges, advocates urge more training, funding and clearer evidence rules in family-court child abuse cases Retired and sitting judges, legal advocates and child-welfare experts told a legislative task force that Louisiana family courts need more training, statewide access to court-appointed attorneys and mental-health evaluators, and clearer evidentiary standards to resolve custody cases with abuse allegations.

Louisiana's family-court system is under fire for its lack of training and resources, raising urgent questions about the safety of children in custody disputes.

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DCFS outlines reorganization, second‑shift hires and tech plans as lawmakers press on 39 child fatalities this year Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Rebecca Harris and staff described a reorganization aimed at making child welfare "child‑centered" and performance‑based, detailed 53 new second‑shift child‑protective staff, and outlined technology and training initiatives. Lawmakers pressed for answers after DCFS medical leadership, a

Louisiana's DCFS has undergone a major reorganization to focus on child welfare, but with 39 child fatalities reported this year, lawmakers are demanding urgent accountability and solutions.

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Louisiana legislators discuss $12.2M funding gap for frontline child welfare services Lawmakers seek solutions to address a $12.2M shortfall in child welfare funding for FY26.

Louisiana's child welfare system faces a looming $12.2 million funding gap, prompting urgent calls for action from legislators to protect vulnerable families.

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Louisiana lawmakers discuss child welfare bill addressing accountability and protection measures Legislators emphasize reforms for child safety and welfare accountability amid ongoing cases in Louisiana.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking a bold step towards child safety by addressing urgent reforms that could reshape the future of child welfare in schools.

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Legislators address child abuse prosecution gaps and early learning facility licensing New bill aims to clarify child abuse reporting and enhance early learning facility regulations.

Lawmakers in Louisiana are tackling significant gaps in child abuse prosecution and the licensing of early learning centers to better protect vulnerable children.

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Louisiana courts to receive $98.9M for operations and salaries in FY 26 Louisiana allocates $98.9 million for court operational expenses and judge salaries in FY 26

Louisiana's House Bill 647 could revolutionize child welfare cases by appointing independent advocates to ensure every child's voice is heard in court.

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Child Welfare Advocates aim to recruit 2000 volunteers for CASA program Advocates seek 2000 volunteers to enhance supervision in child welfare system statewide.

Louisiana's child welfare system urgently needs 2,000 volunteers to ensure every child receives the care they deserve—will you step up to make a difference?

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State agency increases salaries to attract social workers for child welfare cases Agency raises salaries to recruit social workers amid staffing shortages and new funding opportunities.

Louisiana's budget discussions reveal a bold plan to raise salaries and reshape the workforce to tackle pressing child welfare challenges.

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