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Louisiana Child Deaths Surge | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s child welfare system is in crisis as deaths from abuse and neglect surge this year, already surpassing last year’s totals—with 25 confirmed fatalities and 10 from known families. The Department of Children and Family Services, under new leadership and amid major reorganization, faces mounting pressure: staff turnover remains high, caseloads are still heavy, and lawmakers demand accountability. Even within foster care, nine deaths have occurred, including one linked to a recently arrested caregiver, highlighting systemic failures that continue to haunt the state. Listen in…
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