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What are the requirements for accessing services?: All programs and services require the customer to meet certain eligibility criteria. In most cases, the customer’s household income must fall below the established federal poverty income.

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1. What are the requirements for accessing services?: All programs and services require the customer to meet certain eligibility criteria. In most cases, the customer’s household income must fall below the established federal poverty income.

2. What is the composition of the Division?: The Division is comprised of the Office of Social Services, East Baton Rouge Head Start program and Ryan White HIV / AIDS program .

3. What is the primary responsibility of the Division?: The Division provides administrative and fiscal management for all social services and community development programs funded by the federal and state governments. The Division employs over 328 and manages $20M in grant funds.

4. How does the Division respond to new community issues?: The Division is committed to seeking funding opportunities for additional programs and services that respond to prevalent issues that affect the vulnerable population and minimizes their ability to achieve self-sufficiency.