SNAP Community Partners

Overview

LDH Community Partners are a collaborative network of community-based organizations that serve as:

SNAP Application Assisters for guiding individuals through the application process (depending on selected partner level).
Resource centers for information and materials related to Division of Family Support programs and services.

Gold Level

As a Gold level partner, responsibilities include all requirements listed for the Bronze and Silver levels, plus the following:

Have partner staff available to enter application information on behalf of the applicant upon request.

Silver Level

As a Silver level partner, responsibilities include all requirements listed for the Bronze level plus the following:

Make at least one computer available with Internet access for clients to enter their own information in the online application and have partner staff available to answer questions during the process.

Bronze Level

As a Bronze-level partner, responsibilities include the following:

Make informational materials and resources available to clients, such as SNAP applications and instructions, program brochures and pamphlets, and pre-paid Document Processing Center envelopes. These materials will be provided to you by a Community Engagement Consultant.
Offer a computer if one is available for public use for applicants to enter their own information in the online application. It is not necessary for your staff to be available to answer questions.
Offer a pre-paid Document Processing Center (DPC) self-addressed stamped envelope to clients to mail applications, verification documents, etc. to a local LDH office.
Provide applicants with a place that affords sufficient privacy to complete the application without compromising confidential information.
Offer a pre-paid Document Processing Center (DPC) self-addressed stamped envelope to clients to mail applications, verification documents, etc. to a local LDH office.
May make other office equipment, such as telephones, fax machines, copiers, etc. available to the applicants to carry out LDH program business.

Interested in becoming a Community Partner?

Community Partners do not determine eligibility for LDH program benefits. LDH 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 and one of our Community Engagement Consultants will contact you to discuss next steps.
The Family Support Community Engagement Unit will consider all submissions, interview potential partners, and determine partnership suitability for all interested organizations.
After becoming an LDH Community Partner, a Community Engagement Consultant will coordinate a visit to provide you will signage/posters, a window decal, pamphlets and brochures, paper applications, and DPC envelopes.

Community Partner Resources

Downloadable Forms

Applications for Assistance (SNAP, FITAP, KCSP)

Assistance Application:

Application for Continued Assistance:

English (*form link)
Español (*form link)
Tiếng Việt (*form link)

Simplified Report:

Instructions (English) (*form link)
Simplified Report (English) (*form link)
Informe Simplificado (Español) (*form link)
Simplified Report (Tiếng Việt) (*form link)

LaCAP Instructions:

LaCAP Applications:

English (*form link)
Español (*form link)
Tiếng Việt (*form link)

Contact

Heather Lewis
Program Manager
Community Engagement Unit
Heather.Lewis2@la.gov