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Monthly Updates
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October 2025 Monthly Update
October has been a season of connection as we continue to strengthen opportunities for children and families across the state. Through attending conferences and collaborating with partners, our focus remains on ensuring that every child has access to high-quality early … Continue reading →
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September 2025 Monthly Update
As summer winds down, we are excited to invite you to two major events this October. First, the second annual Louisiana Early Childhood Symposium will feature experts and practitioners who will come together to explore solutions and strategies for Louisiana’s … Continue reading →
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August 2025 Monthly Update
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a moment in time that profoundly altered Louisiana’s landscape, communities, and families. For many of us, the memories of that time remain vivid and heavy. As we mark this anniversary, we … Continue reading →
Press Releases
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Policy Institute Releases Provider Survey, Highlighting Struggles of Key Industry
BATON ROUGE, LA (Sept. 26, 2023) — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from “Help Wanted: The Staffing and Operating Challenges Facing Louisiana Child Care Providers,” which surveyed Louisiana child care businesses to better understand the … Continue reading →
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Nearly 80% of Louisiana Voters See Child Care as a Priority in 2024
BATON ROUGE — Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from a statewide poll showing nearly 80 percent of likely voters across Louisiana think taking action to ensure that more working families have access to affordable, quality … Continue reading →
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Statement From Ready Louisiana Coalition On Historic Investment in Child Care Assistance
BATON ROUGE, LA (June 30, 2023) – On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a series of line-item vetoes for HB 1, the state’s budget. Among other items, Gov. Edwards’ actions resulted in the restoration of an … Continue reading →
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