Local Resources

For anyone interested in learning about foster or adoptive parenting, there are many resources available by phone or online.  A good place to start is by calling the Louisiana Office of Community Services in your area:

Alexandria Region: local (318) 487-5921; toll free (800) 814-1585

Baton Rouge Region: local (225) 922-2929; toll free (866) 886-1001

Covington Region: local (985) 893-6363; toll free (800) 256-1918

Jefferson Region: local (504) 736-7171; toll free (888) 733-7171

Lafayette Region: local (337) 262-5970; toll free (800) 256-8611

Lake Charles Region: local (337) 491-2900; toll free (800) 814-1584

Monroe Region: local (318) 362-3362; toll free (800) 256-8654

Orleans Region: local (504) 568-7448; toll free (888) 617-3298

Shreveport Region: local (318) 676-7248; toll free (800) 676-5048

Thibodaux Region: local (985) 449-5055; toll free (800) 748-7755 OR (800) 431-6801