{"id":145,"date":"2026-03-03T17:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmphs\/?page_id=145"},"modified":"2026-03-10T20:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:18:45","slug":"community-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmphs\/program-page\/community-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tCommunity Resources\t<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmphs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_1724071816.jpg\" alt=\"AdobeStock_1724071816\" height=\"1373\" width=\"2400\" title=\"AdobeStock_1724071816\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family&#8217;s needs are different. We want to connect you with trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, jobs, and other basic needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you ever need help or have questions, please reach out to your Family Advocate or program staff-we&#8217;re here to help you reach your goals.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tSt. Martin Community Resources\t<\/h4>\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong> Public Assistance (FITAP, Child Care Assistance &amp; More)<\/strong><br \/>\nApply for financial assistance, child care support, and other public benefits through the Louisiana Department of Children &amp; Family Services self\u2011service portal.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov\/selfservice\/selfserviceJSPController\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/sspweb.ie.dcfs.la.gov\/selfservice\/selfserviceJSPController<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how to apply for SNAP benefits to help families purchase groceries and support household food security.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ldh.la.gov\/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ldh.la.gov\/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> Housing Assistance &#8211; St. Martin Parish Government<\/strong><br \/>\nFind parish-level resources for rental assistance, housing services, and local support programs.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmartinparish.net\/government_services\/housing.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stmartinparish.net\/government_services\/housing.php<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> Employment Services (LAWorks)<\/strong><br \/>\nAccess job search tools, unemployment benefits, career training, and statewide workforce support for job seekers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laworks.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.laworks.net\/<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> WIC &#8211; Women, Infants, and Children Program<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for pregnant women, infants, and young children.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/louisianawic.org\/about-wic\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/louisianawic.org\/about-wic\/how-to-apply\/<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> Louisiana 211 &#8211; Statewide Family Resource Directory<\/strong><br \/>\nSearch for local help with food, utilities, housing, child services, crisis support, and other essential community resources across Louisiana.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.louisiana211.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.louisiana211.org\/<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> St. Martin Parish Early Childhood Network<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers coordinated enrollment for Pre\u2011K, Early Head Start, Head Start, and Type III child care centers; includes family eligibility, developmental resources, and early childhood support services.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintmartinschools.org\/departments\/early-childhood-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.saintmartinschools.org\/departments\/early-childhood-network<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong> EarlySteps &#8211; Louisiana Early Intervention Program (Birth-3)<br \/>\n<\/strong>EarlySteps provides developmental evaluations and in\u2011home early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or medical conditions likely to result in delays. Services take place in the child&#8217;s natural environment (home, child care, community).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ldh.la.gov\/page\/early-step\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ldh.la.gov\/page\/early-step<\/a>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdiheadstart.org\/stmphs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_734226819.jpg\" alt=\"Community preparing meals\" height=\"1601\" width=\"2400\" title=\"AdobeStock_734226819\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community Resources Head Start supports the whole family, and we know every family&#8217;s needs are different. We want to connect you with trusted local resources for food, housing, health care, jobs, and other basic needs. 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