Louisiana lawmakers call for more oversight, but not closure of Children and Family Services

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 928

Last Updated: 3 days, 9 hours ago

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A state lawmaker’s proposal to close Louisiana’s child welfare agency has been put on hold while she and the head of that agency work on a compromise that will address the department’s chronic issues.

For years, Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, has been critical of the state Department of Children and Family Services and its inability to intercede in child abuse cases before they result in serious injury or death. She has authored a

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