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Homeless Individuals

This page is dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals who need housing assistance or seeking homeless shelter programs. This includes homeless children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and children and youth who share the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason.

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) 2023 Application Dates

Published on August 10, 2023

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides rent assistance to households experiencing housing instability or financial distress. The goal of the program is to help households achieve housing stability. ERAP accepts applications online the 15th through the end …

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New Policies by the FHA – Home Equity

Published on May 17, 2023

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is announcing new policies that will allow for faster payment of funds to mortgagees when they assign a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), also known as a reverse mortgage, to HUD. “The Home Equity Conversion …

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Well Paid Jobs without a Four Year College Degree

Published on May 17, 2023

While getting a college degree can help boost your career there are positions that require vocational school or other non-college-level training programs to achieve licensure or certification. The job requirements will vary.

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Hope Central – Louisiana’s Career Planning and Recovery System

Hope Central – Louisiana’s Career Planning and Recovery System

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The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

ERA Program Overview

The Calcasieu Parish Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible Calcasieu Parish residents with one-time assistance for …

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Louisiana HUD: Housing Support

Louisiana HUD: Housing Support

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Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care

Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care

The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC) is a self-governing coalition of organizations and people dedicated to …

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Independent Living (IL) Providers

Independent Living (IL) Providers

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Sallie Mae College Planning Calculator

Sallie Mae College Planning Calculator

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This easy-to-use college planning calculator helps you search for college costs and …

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