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Child Welfare Information Gateway
(Separate Website)
Print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases covering a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, search and reunion, and much more.
By: Children's Bureau, Administration for Children & Families, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Giving Up A Child For Adoption: Louisiana's Safe Haven Law
(Separate Website)
Parents have a safe and legal way to give the care of their newborn to the state, without fear of criminal prosecution.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Guide Information about custody, visitation, provisional custody by mandate, adoption, and other legal issues that face grandparents. The guide also has a list of helpful contacts.
By: Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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