Advancing policies to ensure that Louisiana’s young children are ready for success in school and in life.
The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a nonpartisan, independent source of data, research, and pertinent information for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public at large around issues related to children ages birth through four in Louisiana.
We also develop policy proposals informed by data, research, best practices and the experiences of other states for improving outcomes for Louisiana’s young children and conduct educational and outreach activities around these recommended policy solutions.
Learn more about Geaux Far Louisiana, a strategic planning initiative to equitably transform Louisiana’s early childhood system.
At a Glance: Early Care and Education in Louisiana
173,000
total in-need children birth through age 3 in Louisiana
114,000
in-need children without access to a high-quality early care and education program in Louisiana
$760M
annual loss faced by Louisiana employers from employee absences and turnover due to child care issues
$1.3B
annual loss faced by Louisiana’s economy from employee absences and turnover due to child care issues
The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a nonpartisan, independent source of data, research, and pertinent information for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public at large around issues related to children ages birth through four in Louisiana.
Latest News & Updates
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Policy Institute Releases Results of Annual Child Care Parent Poll
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Second Annual Early Ed Month Focuses on Critical Needs for Robust Investments in High-Quality Early Care and Education
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases Local Funding Toolkit for Strengthening Early Care and Education in Louisiana Communities
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Policy Institute and Blanco Center Release Report to Inform Local Governments of Various Strategies to Help Finance Child Care
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases EarlySteps Report
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases 2022 Parent Poll Survey
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