The St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services offers programs and services that support the healthy development of children, and provide aid to low-income, elderly, handicapped, and other disadvantaged residents of St. Charles Parish in their efforts to increase their own economic independence and productivity. As well, our efforts are geared towards bringing people and organizations together to work towards the common goals of investing in our community and fostering positive change. This year will mark the Department of Community Service’s twenty-sixth (26) year of providing these services.

In 2007, Grant funds were used to administer the following programs: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Atmos Share The Warmth Program (STWP), Emergency Assistance Program (EAP), Emergency Shelter and Food Program (EFSP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), H.O.M.E. Program, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), Medicaid Program, and Information & Referral Services (I&R).

Emergency Home Repair Program (EHRP) is a program that did not receive funding in 2007, but it is being revitalized with potential funding sources and sponsors already identified.