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Under 18, unmarried and have a baby? Public assistance questions and answers.
This explains your rights to food stamp and FITAP ("welfare" monthly cash payments) benefits in Louisiana.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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Louisiana Laws on Child Safety Restraints
(Separate Website)
This guide is available through the web site of the Louisiana State Police (LSP). It explains the state laws on using child safety restraints in vehicles, and also gives practical advice on installing restraints. The guide is in pdf format. To find it, click on "safety information" in the left-hand side menu on the LSP home page.
ABA Guide to Family Law
(Separate Website)
Online guide to the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. Includes chapters on having children through birth or adoption, prenuptial agreements, divorce, domestic violence, and more. It is a general guide and is not specific to Louisiana. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader. The guide is in .pdf format.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Birth Certificates and Vital Records
(Separate Website)
You may be able to get replacements at some parish health units.
By: Louisiana.gov
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Guide Legal information about custody, visitation, provisional custody by mandate, adoption, and other isssues that face grandparents. The guide also has a list of helpful contacts.
By: Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Español
Louisiana Department of Social Services
(Separate Website)
Link to the website of the state agency that runs these programs: food stamps, welfare, kinship care subsidies, foster care, child support, disability rehabilitation, and more.
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services
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