La. Stat. tit. 46 § 1906.1
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
The department shall have the authority and responsibility to develop programs for children in need of supervision. These programs shall reflect state of the art knowledge of methods to encourage these children to follow their treatment programs and may include foster care, family counseling, small residential facilities, group counseling, and other programs designed to help children deemed ungovernable.
La. R.S. § 46:1906.1