Department of Children;& Family Services/Lafayette
Lafayette, LA - 70508-4235
(337) 262-5111
Department of Children;& Family Services/Lafayette Information:
The Economic Stability section of DCFS (formerly OFS) assists families with needed assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). These programs are as follows:CASH-BASED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM/(SNAP) (formerly known as Food Stamps) - provides monthly benefits tat help low income households buy food needed for good heath.CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCAP):Provides assistance to parents to help pay for the child care they need to work or attend school or training. KINSHIP CARE SUBSDY PROGRAM (KCSP):Provides cash assistance for eligible children who reside with qualified relatives other than parents.FAMILY INDEPENDENCE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE PROGREM (FITAP):Provides temporary cash assistance to families in need. * Strategies to Empower People Program (STEP); Assists FITAP recipients with educational, training, and work related activities designed to lead to employment and self-sufficiency.Contact DCFS at 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578) or visit www.dcfs.louisiana.gov. for more information on all programs, how to apply and office locations.You can apply for DCFS services only, by mail, or at any DCFS parish office. Economic Stability offices specialize in cash-based assistance, but applications can be picked up, completed, and mailed in or dropped off at Child Welfare offices as well.LOCAL ECONOMIC STABILITY OFFICES - MAILING ADDRESSES - CONTACT NUMBERS:300 E. First St.P. O. Drawer 1060Crowley,, LA 70527-1060Phones: (337) 788-75401-888-583-0381Fax: (337) 788-7609705 Bayard St.New Iberia, LA 70560-5738Phones: (337) 373-00601-888-276-8308Fax: (337) 373-0111825 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Bldg VI, Suite 100Lafayette, LA 70508-4235Phones: (337) 262-51111-888-583-0384Fax: (9337) 262-59886069 I-49 Service Rd., Suite AOpelousas, LAPhones: (337) 942-01211-877-320-0276Fax: (337) 948-0294
Department of Children;& Family
Services/Lafayette is a child care provider in Lafayette, LA serving county.
The hours of operation are 8am-4:30pm/Monday, Wednesda.
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