1936 – CHILDREN’S SERVICE BUREAU – The Junior League of Shreveport, Inc. undertook its first major project: the establishment of the Children’s Service Bureau, now called the Family and Children’s Service Bureau, to provide casework and social work to needy children and their families. The community assumed responsibility for this service in 1942.

In 1997, it was renamed to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This was due to a reorganization of the state government aimed at streamlining the services for children and families.