Welcome to Basic Needs
"The Poor We Will Always Have With Us..."
John 12:28
Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana functions as a safety net for those most in need in our communities, providing a broad spectrum of services so that people can access life’s basic necessities.
Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana offers the following services.
Budget Class
*In partnership with Oestriecher Financial Management Services and Red River Bank.
Budget Class
Available Times
Twice per month
Location
An Email Will Be Sent
Scheduled Appointments Only
NO WALK-INS
ONLY Apply if you live in the Diocese of Alexandria. See parishes below. **
APPLY For ASSISTANCE
To Be Fully Registered You Must COMPLETE BOTH of the Following Steps!
1. Complete The Application AND
2. Book Your Budget Class
STEP 1
Complete Your Application
STEP 2
Book Your Budget Class
**Avoyelles, Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, Grant, LaSalle, Madison, Natchitoches, Rapides, Tensas, Vernon, Winn.
"A Budget is People Telling Their Money Where To Go, Instead of Wondering Where It Went."
Dave Ramsey
Emergency Assistance
Assist. Educate. Elevate.
IMPORTANT POLICY CHANGE. Please Read Carefully.
Available Times
Mondays and Wednesdays
Location
An Email Will Be Sent
Scheduled Appointments Only
NO WALK-INS
As of January 2024, all applicants applying for emergency assistance MUST attend our Budget Class BEFORE an assistance appointment can be scheduled.
Classes are offered every two weeks. Scheduled appointments only, NO walk-ins. Basic needs emergency assistance appointments will be scheduled at the end of BUDGET class.
Assistance is given in cycles: Sept - Nov and Jan - May. That is one cycle. Policy states that persons are eligible for assistance only once/Sept-May cycle, and after three instances of assistance, they are ineligible for additional help for a one-year cycle. This policy is in place to prevent dependence on our organization for bill payment and to allow others the opportunity to receive the limited assistance we can provide.
IMPORTANT!!!!! Services are closed from the end of November until the beginning of January AND from the end of April until the beginning of September. Registration will not be accessible during those times.
With assistance and education, we hope to help you elevate out of budgeting challenges and achieve financial stability.
SNAP Enrollment Assistance
Assistance with SNAP Enrollment
Phone Enrollment Only
Please complete all registration steps
SNAP ONLY
No Other Needs Assessments Allowed Thank You!
THIS IS FOR SNAP REGISTRATION ONLY
IMPORTANT BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
STEP 1: Please create an email address if you do not have one. These options are free
(Teenagers and young adults can be very helpful) Remember to save your password!
Google: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
Yahoo: https://login.yahoo.com/account/create?.lang=en-US&.intl=us&.src=yhelp
STEP 2: Create a DCFS Café Account -- Click Here to set up your Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
https://sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov/selfservice/selfserviceJSPController?id=0.36816070782542765&tab=1
Write down any and all passwords in a secure place and bring with you to your appointment
Your Café Portal Username (using your email address is suggested)
Your Café Portal Password
Your Café Portal PIN#
REQUIRED PAPER WORK to BRING TO your appointment
BULLETS FOR THE FOLLOWING
Identity — driver's license, work or school ID, ID for health benefits or another social service program, voter's registration card, check stub, or birth certificate.
Alien status - if not a U.S. citizen, forms or cards from USCIS that prove the person is a legal alien (unless you choose not to apply for this person)
Wages - last 4 paycheck stubs or employer's statement for each person who works
Self-employment - income tax returns, sales records, quarterly tax records, personal wage record
Other income such as contributions, child support, alimony, Social Security, SSI, VA, retirement checks, Unemployment Compensation (UCB) - award letters, court orders, statements from contributors
Income that stopped within the last 3 months — pink slip, termination notice, or statement from former employer, termination notice or statement from source of any income that ended medical expenses - receipts, pharmacy printouts for last 3 months, doctor bills or other papers that show medical expenses for household members who are disabled or over age 59
We Love Helping Others . . .
Each human being is made in the image and likeness of God and deserves the help needed to reach one’s potential. With special concern for those who are vulnerable and considered outcasts by society, Catholic Charities staff and volunteers seek to protect the dignity of everyone whom they serve.