Louisiana Children's Trust Fund

The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund (LCTF) was established in 1983 following the passage of the Children’s Trust FundAct. This Act established a separate source of funds that is governed by a Board of Directors which is composed of cross-sector multi-disciplinary representatives. The responsibilities of the board include the development of a comprehensive State Plan for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and oversight of child abuse and neglect prevention programs.

The board also ensures that best practices and evidence-based models are introduced and utilized by grantees and that programs are implemented with high quality and fidelity.

The Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund operates as a quasi-government agency housed within the Governor’s Office of Programs and Planning. Each year, federal dollars are received through the Administration for Children and Families Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) grant in addition to the Statutory Dedicated funds obtained from duplicate birth certificate fees. LCTF utilizes these funds to provide reimbursement contracts to primary and secondary child abuse and neglect prevention programs.

These programs provide support to strengthen the family system in an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect. All programs are funded after a highly competitive grant application process. Programs are also required to submit semi-annual evaluation reports to demonstrate outcomes for their populations served.

Mission:

To prevent child abuse and neglect among Louisiana's children and families through building strong cross-sector partnerships and through increased child safety public awareness.

Our Purpose:

To support community-based efforts to develop, operate, expand, enhance, and coordinate initiatives, programs, and activities to prevent child abuse and neglect.
To support the coordination of resources and activities to better strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.
To foster understanding, appreciation and knowledge of diverse populations to effectively prevent and threat child abuse and neglect.

LCTF Grant 2026-2027 Now Open

Louisiana Children's Trust Fund is now accepting 2026-2027 grant applications from Monday, January 5,2026 to 12 pm Friday, January 30,2026.

Questions concerning the grant approval process please email: Ursula.Anderson@la.gov or Michele.Rabalais@la.gov

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Meet the Board

Angela Bridgewater, DPS&C Office of Juvenile Justice
Amanda Brunson, DCFS / Child Welfare
Judge Ree Casey- Jones, Juvenile and Family Court Judge
Brittney L. Cochran, Department of Education
Franchesca L. Hamilton- Acker, LA Bar Association

Christie Hitchens, NASW-LA
Alicia Kober, LA Medical Society
Yolanda Motley, Early Childhood Education
Kimberly Sherman, LA Psychological Association
Jolie Williamson, Children's Cabinet
Tamara Foster- Montgomery, Southern University

Staff:

Ursula Andersin
Executive Director

Call: (225) 219-7560 or Email: Ursula.Anderson@la.gov

Staff:

Michele Rabalais
Executive Administrative Assistant

Call: (225) 342- 2245 or Email: Michele.Rabalaid@la.gov