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flag Louisiana is centralizing its child welfare hotline in Baton Rouge, ending remote work, to cut response times using AI, amid safety concerns and staff backlash.

flag Louisiana is launching a new centralized child welfare call center in Baton Rouge on December 15, ending remote work for 51 hotline staff amid concerns over response delays and staffing shortages. flag The state aims to improve emergency response by modeling the system after 911, using AI to transcribe calls and reduce average handling time from 26 to seven to nine minutes. flag DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris defended the shift, citing oversight and technology concerns, though lawmakers criticized the move, noting a lack of child protection experience among top leaders and fears that AI may replace staff. flag Former employees report a backlog of hundreds of unreviewed abuse cases and low morale, with some workers forced to relocate or resign. flag The reorganization has sparked concern over child safety, especially following 39 child deaths through September, including 25 in homes previously investigated.

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