Department of Family and Children Services
https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/

DCFS Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline

• 855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)

If you know a Louisiana child is being abused or neglected, or is a victim of juvenile sex trafficking, call toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All calls are confidential. Trained social workers determine if the reported information constitutes a report of child abuse and/or neglect or juvenile sex trafficking.

VIA LINK Louisiana Parent Line

• Phone: 833-LA-CHILD (833-522-4453)
• Text: (225) 424-1533

VIA LINK offers the Louisiana Parent Line. Specialists offer emotional support, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and plans for coping. Follow-up calls can be arranged to increase parents' circle of support.