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   When Your Social Security Benefits Are Taken To Pay Back Money to the Federal Government (Separate Website)
A 1996 law takes away some protection, but it is not a reason for panic. It will not apply to everyone and not all benefits can be taken. This information sheet answers some frequently asked questions about this new program.
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   Alzheimer's Services of Louisiana Legal Planning for Louisiana Residents
See this brochure with information about legal planning and contact information for oganizations that provide legal and or other help.
By: Alzheimer's Services of Louisiana
  
   
   Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

    Read this in: Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Questions and Answers About State ID Cards This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Look here for some basic information about state ID cards.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
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   Answers to Your Food Stamp Questions (Separate Website)
Find out more about Louisiana's Food Stamp program. Here are questions and answers from the Louisiana Department of Social Services.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
  
   
   Food Stamps: Who Can Get Them
Did you know that many, many people are eligible for food stamps but don't get them? Find out if you are not getting the help you need to buy food.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
   Food Stamps: How to Apply
Don't know what to do to apply for food stamps? Find out.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
   Food Stamps: The Electronic Benefits Card
The old paper coupons are gone and you have a card instead. What happens if you lose it? If you're disabled and it's hard to use the card, what are your rights? Can the state take away your benefits if you don't use the card for awhile?
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
   Food Stamp Denials, Reductions and Terminations: Your Rights
Your food stamps have been cut-off. Your application has been denied. You applied and haven't heard back for a long time. Find out what you can do.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
   Homeless & Hungry: Getting Food Stamps When You Do Not Have a Home This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Questions and Answers for Homeless People Who Need Food Stamps
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
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   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  
  
   
   Disaster Food Stamp Program Information (Separate Website)
How the program works, and links to other information.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
  
   
   Food Assistance in Disaster Situations (Separate Website)
When and how this federal agency gives food help after disasters.
By: Food and Nutrition Service
  
   
   Food Stamp Program -- Information in Other Languages (Separate Web site) (Separate Website)
Links to Food Stamp information in languages other than English.
By: United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Japanese / 日本語 , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   Food Stamp Program FAQs (Separate Website)
Gives maximum income levels for eligibility, explains deductions you may qualify for, and tells you how much food stamps help you could qualify for.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
  
   
   Immigrants eligible for food stamps (Separate Website)
Since October 2003, qualified immigrant children are eligible for food stamps. It doesn't matter when they entered the U.S. Read about it here. The article also lists other immigrants who are eligible for food stamps.
By: National Immigration Law Center
  
   
   Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

    Read this in: Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español
  
   
   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 Getting and Using Food Stamps This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Food Stamp Information in Simplified Chinese
By: US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
  
   
   Questions and Answers About State ID Cards This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Look here for some basic information about state ID cards.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance  
  
   
 
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