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• Legal Representation in Child Protection Cases

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

• Find a Department of Children & Family Services Office Near You

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  LA Department of Children & Family Services

• Foster Care: Who's Looking Out for Me?

  Two-video series gives an introduction to the court system and Child In Need of Care (CINC) proceedings and an introduction to foster care. Content Detail

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  Children's Law Committee, Louisiana State Bar Association

• How do I become a foster parent?

  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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• Modifying or Changing Child Custody Judgments in Louisiana

  This resource explains when the law allows a party to ask for a change in a custody judgment. It also discusses the reasons why the Court might agree to make the change and the different standards that apply to consent judgments versus considered judgments of custody. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Understanding Custody by Consent

  This resource explains how a Court can approve a Consent Judgment when parents agree on the issue of custody and what the Court will consider in deciding whether to approve the agreement. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab