East Baton Rouge DCFS Office
Baton Rouge, LA
1919 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fax: 225-663-3164
Baton Rouge, LA TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated September 2026
As Louisiana's capital, Baton Rouge sits in East Baton Rouge Parish.
How to Apply for TANF in Louisiana
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
All 3 offices in Baton Rouge
Pointe Coupee DCFS Office
Baton Rouge, LA
1919 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fax: 225-663-3164
West Baton Rouge DCFS Office
Baton Rouge, LA
1919 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Fax: 225-663-3164
Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
See each state's own income limit and maximum monthly benefit, side by side.
Learn more →TANF Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions
Income limits, time limits, and work requirements, answered in plain language.
Learn more →Emergency & One-Time TANF Cash Assistance
Faster, one-time help for an urgent crisis like an eviction notice or shutoff bill.
Learn more →What Is TANF?
What the program covers, who runs it, and how it varies by state.
Learn more →How to Use Your TANF EBT Card
How to withdraw cash, avoid ATM fees, and what to do if your card is lost or stolen.
Learn more →TANF Work Requirements Explained
Hours, activities, exemptions, and how strictly states actually enforce this.
Learn more →TANF Kinship Care & Relative Caregiver Benefits
Child-only TANF grants for grandparents and relatives raising a child — and how they differ from a regular case.
Learn more →TANF vs. SNAP: Is TANF the Same as Food Stamps?
How the two programs differ, and whether you can get both.
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