Louisiana Mandated Reporting

All clergy, employees and volunteers of the Archdiocese of New Orleans are mandated reporters if they work with minors or vulnerable adults.  The Archdiocese of New Orleans   also strongly supports  the reporting of all abuse of minors and vulnerable adults to civil authorities by those who are not mandated reporters.

The Archdiocese of New Orleans will not penalize or otherwise retaliate against anyone who, in good faith, reports alleged abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to either civil authorities or to the Archdiocese.
         
                            Reports must be made immediately to the appropriate civil authority.  

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services toll-free number

855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437)

for anyone in the state to call and report child abuse or neglect.

One number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to a trained child welfare worker to report possible abuse and neglect.

 Reports made orally must be followed up on written form within 5 days.

                                          Louisiana Mandated Reporter Form

Mandated Reporter Portal
                                  Fill out the Mandated Reporters Form online

You can also call 911 or the non-emergency number for your local police department.

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

Elderly Protective Services   1-888-577-6532

Long Term Care Ombudsman  1-866-632-0922