Public assistance, government aid and human services Jefferson Parish.
In Jefferson Parish, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services programs are available through statewide online portals and local offices, all of which are listed below. The benefits offered follow state and national rules, but Jefferson Parish has local offices that shape how cases move. The East Bank is in Metairie is and the West Bank child welfare office is in Gretna. government benefit will have a strict application process in place, and any type of aid is short term in nature. Note that many applications move faster when identity and income documents are ready at the start.
Food assistance programs from the government
The federal funded Food Stamp Program will provide participants with an EBT debit card. They can use this each month to help pay for groceries, food, and any other nutritional needs they have. This form of support, with SNAP applications submitted through CAFÉ, is combined with educational resources and workshops, such as tips on how to prepare healthy meals, recipes, and more. In addition to SNAP, other main services in Jefferson Parish that may be commonly used are below. Note that Customer service for SNAP and related Economic Stability matters is routed through the LAHelpU support line.
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, will help pay for formula for newborns or pregnant mothers.
- Children can benefit from Summer Food Services. This will ensure younger residents of Jefferson Parish have access to snacks and meals while they are out on break and do not have the benefit of free school lunches.
Jefferson Parish residents also encounter DCFS during disaster events. The parish is frequently included in Disaster SNAP declarations after major storms, floods or hurricanes. When Disaster SNAP is activated, DCFS designates assistance locations within the parish for in-person support with food benefits issues in less time. In past disaster responses, the Metairie Economic Stability location has been used as an assistance site, creating continuity for residents who already associate that location with benefit services.
Grants and cash assistance in Jefferson Parish
Cash assistance for eligible families with children, including single moms or dads in Jefferson Parish, is provided through the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program. This will provide qualified people a small amount of funds to help pay bills. FITA, the state’s version of TANF, is administered through the same Economic Stability structure that handles SNAP. Jefferson Parish households commonly encounter eligibility changes when work hours fluctuate. A complete application with timely updates reduces interruptions.
- CCAP is what can help pay for child care costs. It is part of the Louisiana child care assistance programs. The parish will only pay a portion of the family's expenses, and they also need to be employed or in job training.
- The disabled in Jefferson Parish can receive public assistance from SSI or the social security administration.
- Other services may be referrals to housing, government grants from ESG and more.
Jefferson Parish also sees a steady need for kinship caregiving support when children live with relatives other than parents. Louisiana’s CAFÉ portal as well as the local DCF offices take applications for the Kinship Care Subsidy Program as an application option alongside other Economic Stability programs. Kinship situations help caregivers pay for the cost of the kid and government benefits can involve school enrollment, medical coverage, and legal custody paperwork. Access to this government benefit often depends on clear documentation of the child’s living arrangement.
Career services are part of the resources available from Jefferson Parish Department of Children and Family Services. In fact they will often be mandated in order to get cash benefits from FITA. Using government funds and partnership with federal agencies, the parish can assist clients in the pursuit of employment.
- Locations in the parish, that partner with DCF caseworkers, will help people with creating a resume, provide free use of computers, and practice interview sessions. There may be public funds available to pay for employment related expenses, such as clothing or transportation.
Apply for government benefits and public assistance in Jefferson Parish
The two main DCFS offices are as follows. Or use the online portal CAFE (website: https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/) Both centers can be called at 1-888-524-3578.
- East Bank is located at 3229 36th St., Metairie, Louisiana 70001 or dial (504) 838-5399.
- The West Bank center is at 2150 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA 70058
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