Foster care is an intervention for children and families in crisis, often involving abuse, neglect, incarceration of a parent. It is designed to provide a temporary home to children in need of care. Foster families offer a loving home where healing from trauma can occur while biological parents work toward reunification. Once you become licensed, join the FTL Family and Foster the Love Louisiana is here to support you in your journey a foster parent.

If you are interested in becoming a foster family, please connect with your local parish Department of Children and Family Services or attend a New Foster Parent Orientation.