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Services & Assistance

Child Support Enforcement

The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office works cooperatively with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) to enforce child support orders issued through Orleans Parish Civil District Court.

How Case Transfer Works: Once an order is established through Louisiana Child Support Enforcement, qualifying Orleans Parish enforcement matters are transferred to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office for local court enforcement and ongoing case monitoring.

Start Here

If you need to establish paternity, obtain a child support order, or request new enforcement services, you must first apply through the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services child support portal.

How Case Transfer Works: Once an order is established through Louisiana Child Support Enforcement, qualifying Orleans Parish enforcement matters are transferred to the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office for local court enforcement and ongoing case monitoring.

Contact Your Caseworker

When contacting OPDA regarding an active child support case, please have your LASES number ready so caseworkers can locate your records promptly.

OPDA Child Support Division: (504) 596-0101

State Call Center: (888) 524-3578

Note: Caseworkers generally respond to inquiries within 24 to 48 business hours.

Office Information

In-person assistance and document drop-off for child support matters are available at our Poydras Street location:

Orleans Parish DA – Child Support Division 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 1500 New Orleans, LA 70112

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions About Your Case?

Have your LASES number ready and call the Child Support Division or reach out to OPDA staff.

Louisiana DCFS Child Support Portal → · Call (504) 596-0101 · Contact OPDA

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