MANDATORY REPORTER ONLINE TRAINING
Due to Senate Bill 41, new requirements for mandatory reporters will take effect on August 1, 2025.
An updated Mandatory Reporter course reflecting these changes will be released on that date.
The current version of the course will remain available through July 31, 2025.
Please consult with your own organization to understand how these new requirements may impact you and any additional training expectations they may have.
Help Protect Louisiana's Children
Every day, the safety and well-being of children throughout Louisiana are at risk due to child abuse and neglect. Mandated reporters are vital in ensuring children's safety.
The online training for Mandated Reporters, offered by the Department of Children and Family Services, is available through the Learning System of the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA LMS).
About the Training
ONLINE
The training can be completed online at your home or office
SELF-PACED
The 1.5 hour training can be completed in multiple sessions at your own pace
LANGUAGE
The training is available in English and Spanish
Accessing the Course
LCWTA LMS accounts are required to complete the training. Mandated reporters who do not have accounts should click the "Create New Account" button below.
Once you have created an account and have logged into the LCWTA LMS, click the "Go to Course" button below to access the course directly.
Please note: The LCWTA LMS administrative team will create accounts for Pre-Service Foster Parents, Certified Foster Parents, and DCFS Staff.
Who are Mandated Reporters?
Health Practitioners
Police Officers and Law Enforcement Officials
Organizational or Youth Activity Provider
Mental Health or Social Service Practioner
Commerical Film and Photographic Print Processor
Coaches
Group Home or Institutional Child Care Staff Members
Member of the Clergy
Mediators
(pursuant to Children's Code, Chapter 6 of Title IV)
Foster Parents
OJJ or DCFS employees (whose duties include supervisory or disciplinary authority over children)
Teaching or Child Care Provider
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Probation Officers
