Kaplan

Local offices in Kaplan

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Kaplan Utilities

  701 North Cushing Avenue, Kaplan, LA 70548

  Help here

  • Utility billingContact the city about utility bills, payment options, and utility service.
  Call 337-643-8602DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kaplanla.com

• Local office · City office

  Kaplan City Hall

  701 North Cushing Avenue, Kaplan, LA 70548

  Help here

  • City services and recordsContact City Hall for help with city government services and records.Read more
  Call 337-643-8602DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kaplanla.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Vermillion Kaplan Senior Center

  513 Cushing Avenue, Kaplan, LA 70548

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for meals, nutrition services, recreation, and public education.
  Call 337-643-6011DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on goea.louisiana.gov

• Library · County office

  Vermilion Parish Library, Kaplan Branch

  815 N. Cushing Avenue, Kaplan, LA 70548

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials, use digital services, and attend programs.
  Call 337-643-7209DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on vermilionparishlibrary.com

City of Kaplan website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kaplan

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Kaplan

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Kaplan. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Vermilion American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  9.8 miles away

  1301 Clover Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 337-347-9205DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Acadia American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  15 miles away

  223 West. 5th Street, Crowley, LA 70526

  Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 337-347-9239DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Lafayette American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  706 East Vermilion Street, Lafayette, LA 70501

  Hours: Mon-Wed and Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm

  Call 337-347-9115DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on July 17, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Vermilion Parish

Kaplan is in Vermilion Parish. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Vermilion Parish Health Unit

  2501 Charity Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesVisit for immunizations, reproductive health care, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICVisit or contact the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
  Call 337-893-1443DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ldh.la.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  232-HELP / Louisiana 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for information and referrals to health and social services in Vermilion Parish.
  Call 337-232-4357Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 232-help.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Cajun Area Agency on Aging

  110 Toledo Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

  Help here

  • Aging servicesGet information about meals, transportation, and other services for older adults.
  Call 337-572-8940DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cajunaaa.org

• Veterans · State office

  Vermilion Parish Veterans Service Office

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceContact the parish veterans service office for help with veterans benefits and eligibility questions.
  Call 337-893-2072Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.la.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Vermilion Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

  100 North State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationContact the office for parish disaster preparation, emergency information, and recovery coordination.
  Call 337-898-4308DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vppj.org

• Library · County office

  Vermilion Parish Library

  405 E. St. Victor Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use digital resources, and find learning programs.Apply online
  Call 337-893-2674DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vermilionparishlibrary.com

Everything in Vermilion Parish

Louisiana programs by kind of help

These are run by Louisiana and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026