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Information current as of Feb. 25, 2009.
Department: Social Services
Agency: Office of Community Services (OCS)
Category: Children and Youth Services
Service: Adoption Services
Description: What is Adoption Service?
The Office of Community Services (OCS) Adoption Program seeks adoptive home placement of children who are in the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) custody and are legally free for adoption. Services include the assessment of families who apply to adopt, matching available children with available homes, preparing children for placement, and providing services to our adoptive children and families before, during, and after placement is made to include provisions of adoption subsidy services to eligible families.

Who can receive the services?
Children who are legally free for adoption and their adoptive families.

Where and when can the service be accessed?
Adoption services are provided through OCS Regional Offices (contact information for each district office is provided below) and initiated when a child in state custody becomes legally available for adoption.

How can I learn more about children who are currently available for adoption?
Please visit the "AdoptUSKids" link provided below which features information about many of the children available for adoption.
Type: State-sponsored/funded service
Fee: None Required
Service E-mail: bdaniels@dss.state.la.us
Service Links: Adoption Services information on the DSS website
AdoptUSKids
Contact: Bruce Daniels, Section Administrator
Phone: ( 225 ) 342 - 0784
E-mail: bdaniels@dss.state.la.us
Service Locations
OCS Regional Office (Alexandria District)
Physical Address
900 Murray Street
1st Floor, Room A-100
Alexandria, LA 71309
Mailing Address
PO Box 832
Alexandria, LA 71309 - 0832
Primary Phone Number: ( 318 ) 487 - 5227
Fax Number: ( 318 ) 484 - 2178
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Baton Rouge District)
Physical Address
8549 United Plaza Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Mailing Address
PO Box 66789
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Primary Phone Number: ( 225 ) 922 - 3099
Fax Number: ( 225 ) 922 - 2922
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Covington District)
Physical Address
351 Holiday Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
Mailing Address
351 Holiday Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
Primary Phone Number: ( 985 ) 893 - 6363
Fax Number: ( 985 ) 893 - 6366
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Jefferson District)
Physical Address
800 West Commerce Road
Suite 500
Harahan, LA 70123
Mailing Address
PO Box Drawer 10009
Jefferson, LA 70181 - 1210
Primary Phone Number: ( 504 ) 736 - 7151
Fax Number: ( 504 ) 736 - 7161
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Lafayette District)
Physical Address
825 Kaliste Saloom Road
Brandywine 1, Room 218
Lafayette, LA 70508
Mailing Address
825 Kaliste Saloom Road
Brandywine 1, Room 218
Lafayette, LA 70508
Primary Phone Number: ( 337 ) 262 - 5970
Fax Number: ( 337 ) 262 - 1092
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Lake Charles District)
Physical Address
4250 Fifth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Mailing Address
PO Box 1867
Lake Charles, LA 70602
Primary Phone Number: ( 800 ) 814 - 1584
Fax Number: ( 337 ) 475 - 3030
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Monroe District)
Physical Address
122 St. John Street
Room 450
Monroe, LA 71201
Mailing Address
PO Box 3047
Monroe, LA 71210
Primary Phone Number: ( 318 ) 362 - 3362
Fax Number: ( 318 ) 362 - 3013
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Orleans District)
Physical Address
1010 Common Street
10th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Mailing Address
PO Box 61210
New Orleans, LA 70161 - 1210
Primary Phone Number: ( 504 ) 568 - 7413
Fax Number: ( 504 ) 568 - 7444
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Shreveport District)
Physical Address
1525 Fairfield Avenue
Room 850
Shreveport, LA 71101
Mailing Address
1525 Fairfield Avenue
Room 850
Shreveport, LA 71101
Primary Phone Number: ( 318 ) 676 - 7100
Fax Number: ( 318 ) 676 - 7084
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

OCS Regional Office (Thibodaux District)
Physical Address
1416 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Mailing Address
1416 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Primary Phone Number: ( 985 ) 449 - 5055
Fax Number: ( 985 ) 449 - 5139
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed