Assistance programs in Louisiana
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Louisiana SNAP (Food Assistance)
Louisiana SNAP helps eligible households buy food through EBT. The Department of Health now administers the program, with applications and case documents handled through CAFÉ
Louisiana WIC
Louisiana WIC offers specific foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support for eligible participants and children younger than five. Start with a clinic or the online
Housing assistance
Louisiana Legal Aid (LouisianaLawHelp / SLLS / Acadiana)
Louisiana civil legal aid is provided by regional organizations, including Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and Acadiana Legal Service Corporation. Start with the provider s
Utility assistance
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (Louisiana)
Louisiana LIHEAP helps eligible households with heating, cooling and energy crises through parish providers. The statewide online application portal is currently closed; crisi
Weatherization Assistance Program (Louisiana)
Louisiana weatherization helps eligible households reduce energy loss through approved home improvements. Regional providers accept applications and evaluate the dwelling.
Health coverage
Healthy Louisiana (Louisiana Medicaid) & LaCHIP
Louisiana Medicaid includes coverage pathways for adults, children through LaCHIP, pregnant participants and other qualifying residents. Healthy Louisiana is how many members
Cash and income support
Louisiana Earned Income Tax Credit
Louisiana’s earned income credit is claimed on a state income tax return. For the 2025 return currently supported by published instructions, the refundable credit equals five
Louisiana FITAP (Cash Assistance)
Louisiana FITAP provides cash assistance for eligible children living with a qualified relative. The Department of Health reviews family eligibility and any related work-progr
Unemployment Insurance (Louisiana)
Louisiana Unemployment Insurance provides temporary benefits to workers meeting wage, job-separation and continuing eligibility rules. Use HiRE for a claim and ongoing weekly
Child care assistance
Child Care Assistance Program (Louisiana CCAP)
Louisiana CCAP helps eligible families pay approved child care providers while parents or guardians work, attend school or meet another qualifying activity condition.
Additional support
Louisiana 211
Louisiana 211 connects people in all 64 parishes with local health and human services. Specialists can help identify options when a household needs several kinds of support.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.