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Rights & Reporting Complaints
The Louisiana Foster Youth’s Bill of Rights (created by the LEAF Act) is a law that protects the rights of youth ages 14 to 18 in the state's foster...
Rights & Reporting Complaints
The State of Louisiana Child Ombudsman monitors the different agencies that are responsible for children across the state, provides an avenue to...
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Awards $5,000 per academic year to qualified undergraduate and graduate students who have been in the foster care system to assist with postsecondary...
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Rights & Reporting Complaints
You might contact the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services for several reasons, including: Concerns or Complaints: To report a concern...
School-Based & Campus
Better Futures is a free program for Louisiana youth with foster care experience who want support as they finish high school and explore college or...