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Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy

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Our mission is to provide a comprehensive array of training and professional development opportunities to child welfare staff and stakeholders.

The Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy was established in the Summer of 2014 and is housed at Southeastern Louisiana University. The Academy will ensure that child welfare staff and stakeholders will have a fundamental and common base of knowledge and skills necessary to effectively intervene within the child welfare system. The creation of the Academy offers an opportunity for comprehensive training and education of child welfare practitioners across systems - child welfare, legal and community; it is a unique and a tremendous asset for the State of Louisiana. The Child Welfare Training Academy will strive to develop through training, coaching, and mentoring a community of professionals, para-professionals and caregivers with relevant knowledge, skills and expertise to effectively intervene with vulnerable children and families involved in Louisiana's child welfare system to achieve the best possible outcomes.

10/21/2026

UPDATE: The site is up and running! Thanks again for your patience 💙

Our Moodle site is temporarily unavailable while our team adds preventative security measures. We hope to be back up shortly. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

10/19/2026

October is , and we're highlighting the importance of creating safer, more supportive environments for children and youth.

Our Bullying 101 self-paced online course explores research-based strategies for long-term bullying prevention, including what works, what doesn't, and how communities can work together to make a lasting difference.

🔗 Find the course link in our bio!

10/16/2026

We're so excited for our Louisiana Title IV-E Scholars Program partners!

NATCHITOCHES, La - Northwestern State University of Louisiana is putting the finishing touches on it's new child welfare simulation lab.

10/13/2026

Safe sleep starts with the ABCs!

October is SIDS Awareness Month and Safe Sleep Month, making it the perfect time to brush up on safe sleep practices that help protect little ones! 👶

Remember the ABCs of safe sleep:

💙 A – Alone: Baby sleeps in their own sleep space, without blankets, pillows, toys, or other items.

💚 B – Back: Always place baby on their back for every sleep, including naps.

💜 C – Crib: Use a safety-approved crib, bassinet, or play yard with a firm, flat mattress.

Want to learn more? Our online, self-paced Safe Sleep course covers important practices to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

Course link in comments!

10/02/2026

Join our Louisiana Title IV-E Scholars Program partners on October 7 as we work together to improve systems for children and families!

Social workers can earn 4 CEUs: 2 General, 1 Clinical, and 1 Ethical!

📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Student Union Ballroom, NSU Main Campus
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🔗 Registration: https://wkf.ms/4fSMQlM

More Than a Conference. A Day to Connect, Learn & Grow!

What can you expect from Partners in Purpose?

💡 Meaningful conversations about child welfare practice
🎓 4 Social Work CEUs — 2 General, 1 Clinical & 1 Ethical
🤝 Opportunities to connect with professionals, educators, students, and community partners
📚 Learning you can take back into your work and your community
💙 A shared commitment to better outcomes for Louisiana’s children and families

On October 7, we’re bringing together people from across Louisiana who share one purpose: strengthening the work we do for children and families.

Will you be joining us?

🔗 Registration: https://wkf.ms/4fSMQlM
📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Student Union Ballroom, NSU Main Campus
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

09/24/2026

It's !

Here are some resources to help you protect the children in your care:

🚗 Find a certified technician near you: Locate a local pro via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: https://tinyurl.com/2rk4catb

🚙 Take our self-paced course: Our Car Seat Safety training covers rear- and forward-facing installs, booster belt positioning, and overall best practices to keep kids safe on every ride.

Learn more and complete the training here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3add2rd8

09/10/2026

September is ***dePreventionMonth 💙

Preventing su***de means understanding risk, accessing supportive, proven care, and sharing hope because healing is possible.

Our self-paced, online "Su***de Prevention" course will help you:
🔵 Recognize warning signs of su***de in youth
🔵 Understand risk and protective factors
🔵 Learn how to assess safety and create safety plans
🔵 Connect families with local crisis response resources

You can find the course here: https://tinyurl.com/vy9pnc49

09/02/2026

The Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Symposium: Partners in Purpose is a day dedicated to professional growth and networking. We will look at current challenges, best practices, and emerging trends in child welfare services.

We invite you to join our Louisiana Title IV-E Scholars Program partners on October 7 as we work together to improve systems for children and families.

Social workers can earn 4 CEUs: 2 General, 1 Clinical, and 1 Ethical!

📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Student Union Ballroom, NSU Main Campus
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🔗 Registration: https://wkf.ms/4fSMQlM
🔗 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://wkf.ms/4wshnf7
🔗 Vendor Registration: https://wkf.ms/4zb21Ox

Save the Date - Partners in Purpose is coming on October 7!

Join the Louisiana Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program for a day dedicated to learning, connection, and collaboration among child welfare professionals, educators, students, and community partners from across Louisiana.

📅 October 7, 2026
📍 Student Union Ballroom, NSU Main Campus
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

🔗 Registration: https://wkf.ms/4fSMQlM
🔗 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://wkf.ms/4wshnf7
🔗 Vendor Registration: https://wkf.ms/4zb21Ox

Follow along as we share speakers, sessions, event details, and more!

08/31/2026

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08/11/2026

We’ll be making some updates to improve site performance and address recent sluggishness.

The site will be temporarily unavailable for approximately 15–30 minutes while this work is completed. Maintenance will be performed overnight on August 12 to minimize disruption.

Thank you for your patience while we work to improve your experience!

Address

Hammond, LA

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19855495487

Website

https://linktr.ee/LCWTA

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