Secondary Data

Children in households below federal poverty line
31% LA, 21% Nation
5 Central LA parishes with percentages greater than state

Children dependent on Medicaid
At least 24% in 9 Central LA parishes

Children dependent on AFDC
At least 12% in 5 Central LA parishes

Children dependent on Food Stamps
7 Central LA parishes greater than state average (23%)

Children receiving WIC
Only Rapides (8.1%) lower than state (8.3%)

Community Perceptions

Abuse of public assistance systems
Working, yet still falling through the cracks