Governor intervenes in plans to implode Louisiana’s child welfare agency

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,090

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A new plan to dismantle Louisiana’s child welfare agency will likely be dialed back after Gov. Jeff Landry made it known he wants to scale back the proposal.

Sen. Patrick McMath, R-Covington, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare, presented legislation Wednesday morning to move tasks the state Department of Child and Family Services handles to other state departments. Louisiana State Police would take over its child abuse hotline and intake center …

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