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DCFS/NOPD Portal

NOTE: This is strictly for Department of Children & Family and New Orleans Police Department referrals.

What Is Informal FINS

The goal of Informal FINS (Families in Need of Services) is to collaborate with children, families, schools, officials, other community resources, and the courts as needed to reduce disruptive behavior in the home. This helps keep families intact and ensures that both the child and family remain productive in all areas of life.

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We’re here to help you every step of the way.  

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Step 1: Complete the FINS Referral Screening Form

The first step in the referral process for walk-ins and community members is to complete the FINS Referral Screening Form below. Once you complete this step, your complaint will be reviewed to determine whether it meets the criteria for acceptance.

Step 2: Wait for Acceptance

If your referral is accepted, we’ll inform you of the next steps. If it is not accepted, we’ll update you with the reasoning.

Step 3: Complete the Full Intake Application

Once your screening referral has been accepted, you can move to the next step. Complete the full intake application. After completing the application, our intake manager or a member of our staff will be in touch with you to schedule an intake interview appointment.

Forms

How To Upload Forms

Click on the form(s) you need to fill out. Fill them out then save them as the Youth's name to your computer, tablet or phone files. Once you are done filling out the forms and saving them, click +Upload File button below to find your file(s) and upload them to us. In the event of scheduled website maintenance, you can email the document(s) to finsprocessing@nola.gov

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NOTE: When filling out the form, be sure to click the icon in the top right corner (as shown in the picture) to help avoid any confusion.

DCFS/NOPD

This is strictly for Department of Children & Family and New Orleans Police Department referrals.

Referring Agency
NOPD
DCFS
Preferred Method of Contact
Phone
Text
Email

Please select the applicable grounds for referral under Article 730 (Check all that apply):

Please select the applicable grounds for referral under Article 730 (Check all that apply):

10 Grounds

Informal FINS At A Glance

Attempts to Define Self-Destructive Behaviors

FINS Nola

Testimonials

Success Stories

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