Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family’s needs are different. We want to connect you with trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, jobs, and other basic needs.
If you ever need help or have questions, please reach out to your Family Advocate or program staff—we’re here to help you reach your goals.
St. Martin Community Resources
- Public Assistance (FITAP, Child Care Assistance & More)
Apply for financial assistance, child care support, and other public benefits through the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services self‑service portal.
https://sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov/selfservice/selfserviceJSPController
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Learn how to apply for SNAP benefits to help families purchase groceries and support household food security.
https://ldh.la.gov/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
- Housing Assistance – St. Martin Parish Government
Find parish-level resources for rental assistance, housing services, and local support programs.
https://www.stmartinparish.net/government_services/housing.php
- Employment Services (LAWorks)
Access job search tools, unemployment benefits, career training, and statewide workforce support for job seekers.
https://www.laworks.net/
- WIC – Women, Infants, and Children Program
Provides supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for pregnant women, infants, and young children.
https://louisianawic.org/about-wic/how-to-apply/
- Louisiana 211 – Statewide Family Resource Directory
Search for local help with food, utilities, housing, child services, crisis support, and other essential community resources across Louisiana.
https://www.louisiana211.org/
- St. Martin Parish Early Childhood Network
Offers coordinated enrollment for Pre‑K, Early Head Start, Head Start, and Type III child care centers; includes family eligibility, developmental resources, and early childhood support services.
https://www.saintmartinschools.org/departments/early-childhood-network
- EarlySteps – Louisiana Early Intervention Program (Birth–3)
EarlySteps provides developmental evaluations and in‑home early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or medical conditions likely to result in delays. Services take place in the child’s natural environment (home, child care, community).
https://ldh.la.gov/page/early-step
