Louisiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (DCFS)
Suspected child abuse, child sexual abuse, neglect, or juvenile sex trafficking in Louisiana is reported to the statewide Child Protection Hotline at 1-855-452-5437 (1-855-4LA-KIDS), staffed by trained child welfare workers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All calls are confidential. In an immediate emergency, call 911 or local law enforcement.
Who it is for
Anyone, including mandated reporters, who suspects a child in Louisiana is being abused, neglected, or trafficked.
Focus: Child abuse, Human trafficking
How to reach them
Use the organization's own page for current hours, contact, and any local sites. For safety, Findwell does not publish shelter locations or other confidential addresses.
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.