Division of Family & Children

LaPorte Office

Director: Terrance K. Ciboch

1230, State Road 2 West
P.O. Box 1402
LaPorte, IN 46352
Phone: (219) 326-5870
Fax: (219) 326-5510

Michigan City Office

Assistant Director: Kay M. Borg

1551 S. Woodland
Michigan City, IN 46360-7124
Phone: (219) 879-5351
Fax Number: (219) 879-8711

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The LaPorte 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