Division of Family & Children
LA PORTE OFFICE
Terrance K. Ciboch,
Director
1230 State Road 2 West
P.O. Box 1402
La Porte, IN 46352
Phone: 219-326-5870
Fax 219-326-5510
Monday – Friday
7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
MICHIGAN CITY OFFICE
Kay M. Borg,
Assistant Director
1621 Woodland Avenue
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-878-6370
Fax: 219-879-8711
Monday – Friday
7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
MORE INFO
Michael McDonald,
Step Ahead Director
Community Action Agency
DFC MISSION STATEMENT
The La Porte County DFC is a single point of entry for many social services available to Hoosiers. For those of you who would like to apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (formerly known as AFDC or welfare), the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or other types of assistance, you must apply at the DFC office.
To apply for assistance, please visit our office. Once an application is filed with our office, you will be assigned a caseworker and an appointment will be set up for you. Your caseworker will discuss your needs and assess if you are eligible for services. This initial interview with your caseworker will take from 1-1 & 1/2 hours.
Your eligibility is determined within the following time frames:
- Food Stamps – 30 days
- TANF/Medicaid – 45 days
- Disability Medicaid – 90 days