Louisiana Division D Notice Encouragementen— - Hearing Dates refers to the dates set by the state of Louisiana for hearings related to the Division D Notice. The Division D Notice is issued by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) when a child is in need of protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation and is issued to the person or persons responsible for the child’s care and protection. The Notice provides information about the allegations and gives the person or persons responsible an opportunity to participate in a hearing to determine whether the allegations are true. There are three types of Louisiana Division D Notice Encouragementen— - Hearing Dates: Notice of Encouragement Hearing Date, Notice of Premiering Conference Date, and Notice of Hearing Date. The Notice of Encouragement Hearing Date is set by CFS to provide the person or persons responsible the opportunity to meet with a CFS representative and discuss the allegations and the available options to address them. The Notice of Premiering Conference Date is set to discuss any issues or concerns prior to the hearing. The Notice of Hearing Date is the date set for the hearing which is presided over by a judge and determines the outcome of the allegations.