Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
LaTrista Funches is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in higher education and student services. Currently serving as the Operations and Strategic Initiatives Manager at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services since April 2022, LaTrista has previously held key positions including Assistant Director of Campus Life at Louisiana State University and Associate Director of Graduate Student Services at Southern Methodist University. A proven leader in program management, student retention, and academic advising, LaTrista has developed numerous initiatives to enhance student success and diversity across various institutions. LaTrista holds multiple degrees from Louisiana State University, including a Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration.
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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
The mission of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is to ensure that Louisiana's families, children and individuals are safe, thriving, and self-sufficient. The goals of the Department of Children and Family Services are: I. Promoting and supporting safe and thriving children and families II. Encouraging and supporting individuals moving into self sufficiency III. Improving customer service through staff productivity and satisfaction IV. Reducing fraud and abuse V. Modernizing and realigning business operations and program practices VI. Improve emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation capacities.