DCFS announces new number to call for assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new number has been announced for people to call for assistance from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.

According to the department, the new customer service number will launch on Wednesday, April 15.

The new number will be 877-752-3237. It will be available for people looking to reach out about child support services, child welfare assistance, and other questions for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.

When the new number launches, its hours of operation will be 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday.

Anyone who suspects abuse or neglect should still contact the department by using the child abuse and neglect hotline. The number for the hotline 855-452-5437.

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