CIP2022

The 2022 Legislative Session saw significant changes to the Louisiana Children’s Code Title VI Child in need of Care (CINC). Act 272 became effective on August 1st and incorporates updated safety language into the Code, clarifies and enhances reasonable efforts … Read More

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Louisiana’s Child Welfare System The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has launched an initiative focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, to promote and sustain equity, achieve diversity, and ensure an inclusive … Read More

An Introduction to Legal Guardianship in Child in Need of Care Cases Legal guardianship is a status that can be authorized by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction in a Child in Need of Care (CINC) case. The Fostering Connections to … Read More

This training is an introduction to Meetings and Staffing’s Facilitated by the DCFS ( Department of Children and Families). TMs, FTPs, FPTMs: Do you know what each of these acronyms stand for? Do you know the goals for each meeting? … Read More

The Court Improvement Program (CIP) of the Louisiana Supreme Court in partnership with the Pelican Center for Children and Families welcomes you to attend a virtual CIP Café on the placements available for children in the state’s custody through the … Read More

The Court Improvement Program (CIP) of the Louisiana Supreme Court in partnership with the Pelican Center for Children and Families welcomes you to attend a virtual CIP Café on Human Trafficking and its impact on Child in Need of Care … Read More