Louisiana Performance Audit Child Welfare: Intake, Alternative Response & Child Protection Activities – Department of Children & Family Services

In this performance audit released April 9, 2014, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor reviewed the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) implementation of alternative response policies for handling child maltreatment reports. The auditor reviewed DCFS handling of child maltreatment reports, risk-assessments investigations, and alternative response activities from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2013. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether DCFS conducted its intake,  alternative response, and child protection investigation activities in accordance with policies and other requirements and to  assess the challenges DCFS faces in meeting these requirements. The report includes findings, conclusions and . . .