The Office of Social Services (OSS) is the designated Community Action Agency for East Baton Rouge Parish.  OSS's primary function is to minimize conditions associated with poverty in the East Baton Rouge Parish.  The office endeavors to accomplish this mission through the provision of direct services, referrals, counseling and consumer education.  Services are provided primarily on an income eligible basis to indigents, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

The OSS administers several federal grant programs from its administrative office.  Community-based services are provided at outreach centers located throughout the parish.  Additionally, the staff offers home-based services on an as-need-basis.  Considerable funding for OSS comes from the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) through a grant from the Louisiana Department of Labor.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Social Services is to work in collaboration with governmental and community agencies to provide a variety of human economic services and activities to low-income individuals and families, thereby increasing opportunities for achieving self sufficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does your office provide?

LIHEAP - Home Energy Assistance
FEMA - Emergency Rent/Mortgage Assistance Program
CSBG - Emergency Assistance

Emergency Utilities Payments
Rent/Mortgage Payments
Medication Payments

Emergency Food Pantry
Commodity Program

How do I qualify for the services your agency provides?

Customers must be 150% of the Poverty Level Guidelines for LIHEAP.

Where can I apply for  your services?

Services are determined by zip codes See Community Centers.

How often can I apply?

Once every six (6) months.

What time may I come in for services?

Customer must be registered by 3 p.m. to be served (depending on the number of customers waiting for service) Monday through Wednesday.