Jacob B., et al., v. Louisiana Department Of Children & Family Services

In April 2024, nine named plaintiffs filed this complaint against the Louisiana Department Of Children & Family Services (DCFS). The plaintiffs seek class action status for all similarly situated children in the state's child welfare system. They allege that the state has consistently failed to address deficiencies in the child welfare system. DCFS lacks sufficient case workers and placements, and the state over relies on group homes and institutions . . .