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• How can I learn more about adoption in Louisiana? (Article and Social Resource)

  General information and resources for women about adoption from the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals

• Thinking about giving a newborn up for adoption? Louisiana's Safe Haven Law (Article and Social Resource)

  Parents have a safe and legal way to give the care of their newborn to the state, without fear of criminal prosecution. The parent can seek to reclaim parental rights within 30 days by contacting the local DCFS office. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

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  Spanish / Español

• How do I become a foster parent? (Social Resource)

  Information and resources about being a foster parent, about children who need foster homes, certification and support resources. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Louisiana Foster Children in Need of Forever Homes (Social Resource)

  The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is a fostering agency. In some cases, children in foster care need permanent placement in adoptive homes. Content Detail

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  Department of Children & Family Services - State of Louisiana

• Financial Help for Adoptions & Foster Care -- Louisiana State Adoption Assistance Program (Social Resource)

  Financial assistance available in Louisiana. Content Detail

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  North American Council on Adoptable Children

• Learn about Catholic Charities services and resources (Social Resource)

  From the organization's site: "Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans provides hope, help and loving care for the most vulnerable and needy in the eight civil parishes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans." * * * "Catholic Charities services are rooted in the eight civil parishes of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with food and nutrition services benefiting the entire state of Louisiana. Catholic Charities serves the homeless, hungry, the elderly, at-risk youth, pregnant women, individuals with developmental delays, and many more." Content Detail

• Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (Social Resource)

  From the organization's site: "Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) is a social service agency dedicated to preserving, strengthening and enhancing the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families at every stage of life... JFS is a constituent agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and a community impact partner of United Way of Southeast Louisiana." Read More

• Child Custody and Juvenile Court Jurisdiction (Article)

  When there is an open juvenile court case, a parent or guardian should know that the district court judge deciding a divorce or custody case may have limited power to make orders relating to the child who is subject to the juvenile court case. As this article explains, the juvenile court judge will still have the power to make orders relating to custody in certain kinds of cases. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Life Changes and Health Coverage Choices (Link)

  What you need to know and do about your health benefits when you get married, have children, get divorced, and more. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Labor