Louisiana Combined Application Project (LaCAP) Provides parent locator and paternity establishment services, as well as assistance to establish and enforce child and/or medical support orders and collection and distribution of child support payments Provides cash assistance for eligible children who reside with qualified relatives other than parents Provides temporary cash assistance to eligible low-income families who need assistance for children

Provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good healthįamily Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps)

(For a full list of additional eligibility criteria, see here.The following programs are currently available through LA CAFÉ: Receive Unemployment Compensation, TANF, WIA, or assistance benefits under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act. Take part in a work study program, or are eligible for work studyĪre taking care of a household member over five but under 12, and do not have child care that enables the individual to attend school and work a minimum of 20hr/ week,Īre unable to work due to physical or physiological difficulties, Take care of a household or family member under the age of six, If you're a domestic student/permanent resident, if you are enrolled at least part time in school, you may qualify for SNAP if you meet the income requirements and also:

You should consider working with our Basic Needs Navigator when you apply so that we can help you self-advocate, or interpret some of the complicated eligibility requirements. Graduate student eligibility for SNAP can be a little complicated.

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