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

[email protected]

985 479. 8326

Truancy Officer

Anthony Ealy

[email protected]

985.479.8134

Truancy Officer

Lucila Arzu

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985.479.8102