Services to families experiencing an unforseen catastrophe must be certified and served by local community action agencies. Services can be accessed through the local provider offices. Weatherization of homes of low income persons, particularly those who are elderly, handicapped or young children. This service is provided free of charge to eligible clients. Proof of income is required prior to receiving services.
Priority is given to the elderly, handicapped or other low income persons.
In order to assure services are provided to the clients with the most need, the DOE Applicant Priority Ranking Guidelines are used to prioritize applications. By contacting the WAP contractor in their parish. A listing of local WAP providers under contract with the Office of Community Services is provided. Applications are made with the contractor in each parish.