Social Services Department

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The Office of Community Services, a part of the Louisiana Department of Social Services, provides child care and family support programs. The office offers training and technical assistance programs for child care providers. It also provides financial assistance solutions for low-income families The Office of Community Services develops several licensing regulations for child and adult care centers. In addition, the office offers a variety of independent living services for individuals aged 55 and above. It provides foster care and adoptive home placement programs for the victims of various abuses and neglects. The Office of Community Services operates the Safe Haven, which is an emergency care facility for infants. The office creates plans for the prevention of child abuse. It additionally offers educational and vocational training programs for youths. The Louisiana Department of Social Services assists visually impaired individuals with the development of vocational rehabilitation and independent living skills.