Child Welfare & Attendance / Safe & Drug Free Schools
The Child Welfare and Attendance Department is dedicated to improving school climate and increasing school attendance.

This department is the link between school and district personnel and students and families, providing a wide range of programs addressing student discipline, school safety, enrollment and residency, compulsory school attendance and truancy reduction.
Ensuring the safety of students is a key mission of the Child Welfare Department. To report child abuse and neglect, call the Department of Children and Family Services Child Protection hotline at 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437) toll-free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Director of Child Welfare & Attendance
Robert Schaff
985 479. 8326
Truancy Officer
Anthony Ealy
985.479.8134
Truancy Officer
Lucila Arzu
985.479.8102
Truancy Officer
Penny Watkins
985.479.8140
Truancy Clerk
Lisa Wilder
985.479.7565
Fax Number:
985.536.3204