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Louisiana
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 18, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Louisiana, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources or Louisiana Economic Development's Resources for Impacted Businesses.
Description of Program and Relief
Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (“FITAP”)
Government or Lead Agency
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
Dates Available
Available now
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Generally, to qualify for FITAP, the recipient must:
1) Live in the State of Louisiana;
2) Be either a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen national, or a qualified alien;
3) Be considered financially needy to be eligible. This means that income available to care for a child does not meet the child’s needs. Monthly income (both earned and unearned) cannot exceed the flat grant amount for the number of persons in the assistance unit. Total countable income is subtracted from the flat grant amount to determine the applicant’s grant amount;
4) Provide or apply for a Social Security number for each member of the assistance unit;
5) Be under the age of 18 to be eligible or 18 years of age and enrolled full-time in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or teaching training;
9) Assign any child support and medical support rights to the state and cooperate with the agency’s Child Support Enforcement Services in establishing paternity and obtaining child support and medical support from the absent parent(s) unless good cause is established;
10) Provide sufficient evidence of immunity or immunization against vaccine preventable diseases according to the Office of Public Health schedule or evidence that such immunization program is in progress;
11) If pregnant, attend parenting skills training;
12) Cooperate in screening for the use of illegal drugs, and if necessary drug testing, education, and rehabilitation.
Minor unmarried parents and their children must reside in the home of a parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative or in an adult-supervised living arrangement in order to qualify for assistance.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For more information, please call (888) 524-3578.
List of Additional Information
DCFS Economic Stability
P.O. Box 260031
Baton Rouge, LA 70826
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