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Community Partners
Overview
DCFS Community Partners are a collaborative network of regional and community organizations that can assist clients with varying levels of support, from providing information about DCFS services to guiding clients through the application process.
Current Community Partners are listed in the DCFS Parish Office Directory:
Partner Levels
As a Bronze level partner, partner responsibilities include the following:
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As a Silver level partner, partner responsibilities include all requirements listed for the Bronze level plus the following:
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As a Gold level partner, partner responsibilities include all requirements listed for the Bronze and Silver levels plus the following:
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Interested in becoming a Community Partner?
Community Partners do not determine eligibility for DCFS program benefits. DCFS will be responsible for processing all applications completed at a Community Partner site. This includes conducting case interviews, determining eligibility for benefits, notifying applicants and clients of decisions, and all subsequent casework.
- Fill out this form form and one of our Community Outreach Consultants will contact you.
- DCFS will consider all applications, interview potential partners and determine eligibility for services/benefits for all levels of partnership.
- After becoming a partner, DCFS will provide partners with signs, pamphlets/brochures, applications and envelopes.
Community Partner Resources
Downloadable Forms
- Applications for Assistance (SNAP, FITAP, KCSP)
Assistance Information:
Assistance Application:
Application for Continued Assistance:
Simplified Report:
Additional Questions?
For questions and/or additional information, contact Heather Lewis, Program Manager (Community Outreach/Community Partners) with the DCFS-Division of Family Support, at Heather.Lewis.DCFS@la.gov.