Questions and answers about common legal problems.
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Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program
(Separate Website)
Short-term cash help for children of low-income families.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Homeless & Hungry: Getting Food Stamps When You Do Not Have a Home Questions and Answers for Homeless People Who Need Food Stamps
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Louisiana Department of Social Services
(Separate Website)
Link to the website of the state agency that runs these programs: food stamps, welfare, kinship care subsidies, foster care, child support, disability rehabilitation, and more.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
Questions and Answers About State ID Cards Look here for some basic information about state ID cards.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Under 18, unmarried and have a baby? Public assistance questions and answers.
This explains your rights to food stamp and FITAP ("welfare" monthly cash payments) benefits in Louisiana.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Welfare Time Limits
How long you can get cash assistance in Louisiana. There are exceptions to the time limits.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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