Bienville DCFS Office
Ruston, LA
811 N. Service Rd. East
Ruston, LA 71270
Fax: 225-663-3164
Ruston, LA TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated September 2026
Ruston is the seat of Lincoln Parish in north Louisiana.
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 Ruston
Jackson DCFS Office
Ruston, LA
811 N. Service Rd. East
Ruston, LA 71270
Fax: 225-663-3164
Lincoln DCFS Office
Ruston, LA
811 North Service Road East
Ruston, LA 71270
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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