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Calcasieu Economic Stability Office Lake Charles

Website: http://dcfs.louisiana.gov/


Lake Charles, LA - 70601
1-888-524-3578

Financial Help Provided: Government Assistance, SNAP Food Stamps, Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), and the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) TANF




Full Description: The Economic Stability section of DCFS assists families with needed assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly Food Stamps), Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP), and the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps) - Provides monthly benefits that help low income households buy food needed for good health.
Determine if you might be eligible for SNAP benefits.
Louisiana Combined Application Project (LaCAP), a food assistance program for Louisiana residents who are at least 60 years of age.
Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) - Provides cash assistance for eligible children who reside with qualified relatives other than parents.
Cash benefit restrictions for KSCP and FITAP recipients
Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (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.
Cash benefit restrictions for KSCP and FITAP recipients
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan - Sets forth criteria for operation of FITAP.




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1. Make an appointment - Always attempt to make an appointment. Oftentimes this will save you hours waiting in lines. When on the phone make sure you ask for the documentation needed in order to receive assistance.

2. Do not be late for your appointment - This tip should speak for itself.

3. Dress appropriately - If you want to be treated with respect, dress as appropriately as possible. We are not saying wear a suit. Just make sure you and your clothes are clean and non offensive. We have found that clients who dress in this manner have a better chance of receiving aid.

4. Bring all pre determined documentation - Bring all of the documents you were advised to bring from your appointment phone call. Without them, you will not receive aid.





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