La. R.S. 46:1917

To effectuate the purposes of this Chapter, to achieve the most effective use and coordination of state programs relating to or affecting the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency, and to assure the maximum use of existing facilities, services, and personnel, it shall be the duty of all departments and agencies of the state government and of all officers and employees of the state, when and to the extent requested by the department, to cooperate with it in all its activities consistent with their proper functions.