Louisiana Foster Care Services
Foster Care is a protective service provided to children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. It provides substitute, temporary care (e.g. foster family home, residential care facility, etc.) for a planned period of time when a child must be separated from his own parents or relatives.
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Who can receive the service?
Children in the custody of the Department of Social Services who are unable to live with their parents because of parental neglect or abuse.
How long can the service be received?
Only until such time when the child can be reunited with his/her parents or is provided with another type of permanent living situation.
How does one access the service?
One can access the service by contacting the local parish office.
Where and when can the service be accessed?
Foster care services can be accessed at the local parish office of the Office of Community Service [see directory of parish offices].
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