Here’s a compiled resource guide for **Foster Care Help in Louisiana** based on your format: --- # Foster Care Help Resources - Louisiana ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS):** - **Phone:** 1-855-452-5437 (Child Protection Hotline) - **Website:** [https://dcfs.louisiana.gov](https://dcfs.louisiana.gov/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices; find the nearest one on their website. - **Services Provided:** Foster care licensing, foster parent resources, and child welfare services. - **Louisiana Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (LFAPA):** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, training, and support for foster and adoptive parents in Louisiana. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### New Orleans Region - **Covenant House New Orleans:** - **Phone:** 1-800-999-9999 - **Website:** [https://www.covenanthousenola.org](https://www.covenanthousenola.org/) - **Office Location:** 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112 - **Specialized Services:** Shelter and support for homeless youth, including those in the foster system. ### Baton Rouge Region - **Children's Advocacy Network:** - **Phone:** 1-318-445-5678 - **Website:** [https://www.childrensadvocacy.net](https://www.childrensadvocacy.net/) - **Office Location:** Baton Rouge, LA (see website for specific details) - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy for children in foster care, therapy, and legal aid. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Foster Louisiana Facebook Group:** - **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/FosterLouisiana](https://www.facebook.com/FosterLouisiana) - **Features:** Community support, resources, and updates for foster families in Louisiana. ## Educational Resources - **Louisiana Foster Parent Guide (DCFS):** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Comprehensive guide for foster parents, including rights, responsibilities, and tips for navigating the foster care system. ## Additional Support - **The Life Skills Training Program:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Support for foster youth aging out of care, including education, job training, and housing assistance. --- _Updated as of December 11, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact DCFS at 1-855-452-5437._