Need Foster Homes for Adolescents Currently, there is a lack of families and individuals willing to foster teens. Because of the shortage of foster homes, teenagers are being relocated to different parishes across Louisiana or placed in group facilities. High school is a challenging in itself, socially and academically, and it’s even more difficult for […]
Zachary Zachary is a thirteen year old boy. He is a very friendly young man and is easily engaged in conversation. Zachary loves all things outdoors. His favorite things to do while outside are hunting, fishing, riding his bike, and playing baseball. Zachary also enjoys playing video games during his free time. He loves just […]
Dustin Phillips, 4-H Sponsor at Carencro Heights Foster Friends would like to recognize Dustin Phillips for his years of dedication in helping the foster children in Acadiana. Dustin works at Carencro Heights Elementary School and is the Sponsor of the 4-H club. He is incredible with students and inspires them to be selfless and to consider others. […]
Riley Riley is a fourteen year old boy. He is talkative and inquisitive and is not afraid to ask questions. Riley enjoys playing sports, especially basketball. He absolutely loves listening to music and knows many artists from different genres. Riley is also an animal lover and hopes to have a pet dog one day soon. […]
Foster Friends, Louisiana Heart Gallery & Four J Photography came together with the Lafayette Region – Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) to host a recruitment event held at the Kart Ranch in Lafayette, LA on June 9, 2017. The children who have been freed for adoption and seeking a permanent home came to […]
Asia Wanted: A Forever Home Asia is a talented fifteen-year-old girl. She loves to sing and dance. Asia sings in the church choir and participates on the praise dance team. She also enjoys listening to the latest music and following the latest fashions. Asia love to dress up and loves being photographed. She dreams of […]
Charles Charles is a fifteen year old boy who enjoys video games, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. He also likes to play baseball and go hunting and fishing. Charles wants to be part of a family that is loving and active. For more information on Charles, please contact Amanda Robson, the Adoption Specialist […]
Joshua is 6 years old and has cerebral palsy along with a long list of other diagnoses. He had an infection last year that left him nonambulatory and nonresponsive. Lafayette Region Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) has asked if we can help this foster child. Joshua is bed/wheelchair bound and has fought hard in […]
Foster Friends is having it’s 1st Annual Instrument Drive. Do you have a new or used band instrument that you’d like to donate? We are now collecting musical instruments for the foster children who want to play in their school band next year. We are trying to collect as many instruments as possible by the […]
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Department of Children & Family Services – Lafayette Region offers FREE Orientation Classes near you that will answer all your questions about fostering and/or adopting.
Contact DCFS – Lafayette Office at (337) 262-5970