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Child Welfare Services in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find out about adoption, protection from abuse and neglect, and foster care.
By: La. Department of Social Services
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Louisiana Laws on Child Safety Restraints
(Separate Website)
This guide is available through the web site of the Louisiana State Police (LSP). It explains the state laws on using child safety restraints in vehicles, and also gives practical advice on installing restraints. The guide is in pdf format. To find it, click on "safety information" in the left-hand side menu on the LSP home page.
ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Louisiana Department of Social Services
(Separate Website)
Link to the website of the state agency that runs these programs: food stamps, welfare, kinship care subsidies, foster care, child support, disability rehabilitation, and more.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
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