French Settlement

Local offices in French Settlement

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  French Settlement Town Hall

  16015 LA Hwy 16, French Settlement, LA 70733

  Help here

  • Town government helpContact the village with questions or requests for town services.Read more
  • Pay a town ticketPay a ticket in person at Town Hall during business hours.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 225-698-6100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on frenchsettlement-la.gov

Village of French Settlement website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve French Settlement

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Livingston Parish

French Settlement is in Livingston Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Livingston Parish Office

  28446 Charley Watts Road, Livingston, LA 70754

  Help here

  • SNAP and public assistanceApply for food assistance and get help with other DCFS benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesGet help applying for or managing child support services.Read more
  Call 225-663-3164DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcfs.louisiana.gov

• Public health · State office

  Livingston Parish Health Unit

  20399 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, reproductive health services, testing, and other public health care.
  • WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 225-686-7017DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 for information about local and statewide services and resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on louisiana211.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Livingston Parish Clerk of Court

  20300 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA 70754

  Help here

  • Civil court filings and formsGet civil filing information and forms, and file eligible court documents.Read more
  Call 225-686-2216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livclerk.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Livingston Council on Aging

  949 Government Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726

  Help here

  • Aging servicesAsk about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 225-664-9343DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on livingstoncouncilonaging.net

• Older adults · Regional office

  Capital Area Agency on Aging

  2051 Silverside Drive, Suite 208, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

  Help here

  • Older adult supportGet information and assistance with services for older adults.
  Call 225-925-7674DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov

Everything in Livingston Parish

Louisiana programs by kind of help

These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026