Gov. Jeff Landry Shakes up Leadership at Louisiana's Struggling Child Welfare Agency

Gov. Jeff Landry shakes up leadership at Louisiana's struggling child welfare agency

As the agency continues to struggle with staffing shortages and recruitment, Gov. Jeff Landry has announced that Rebecca Harris will take over as secretary of the Department of Children & Family Services.

New secretary, assistant named for Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced two new members of leadership for the Department of Children and Family Services. Rebecca Harris was appointed as the Secretary of DCFS and Judge David Matlock will serve as the Confidential Assistant to the Secretary, both effective Aug. 1. “Rebecca has consistently demonstrated the kind of steady, thoughtful leadership Louisiana families need,” said Landry. “Her expe…

Gov. Landry makes leadership change at Children and Family Services • Louisiana Illuminator

Gov. Jeff Landry announced Friday, July 18, 2025, he is replacing David Matlock as secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services. (LAI photo)A veteran state employee has been tapped as the next leader of Louisiana’s child welfare agency, replacing the former juvenile judge who’s held the role for the past 18 months. Gov. Jeff Landry announced Friday that Rebecca Harris, who was named deputy secretary of Department of Children and F…

Landry appoints new leadership to Department of Children and Family Services

(The Center Square) − Gov. Jeff Landry announced a leadership shakeup Friday at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, naming Rebecca Harris as the agency's next secretary and

Louisiana Gov Landry appoints new leadership to Children and Family Services Department

Gov. Jeff Landry announced a leadership shakeup Friday at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, naming Rebecca Harris as the agency's next secretary.

Rebecca Harris appointed as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry announced changes to the leadership at the Department of Children and Family Services on Friday afternoon. Rebecca Harris has been appointed to serve as the next Secretary for DCFS. Judge David Matlock — the current Secretary — will serve as the Confidential Assistant to the Secretary, effective Aug. 1.“Rebecca has consistently demonstrated the kind of steady, thoughtful leadership Louisiana families need,” Gov. La…