Research

01/01/22

Now More Than Ever: A Snapshot of How Louisiana Working Families Rely on Child Care

10/01/21

Louisiana Can Maximize American Rescue Dollars to Benefit Young Children

Policy brief about how Louisiana can maximize federal funding to benefit young children in Louisiana developed in partnership with Council for a Better Louisiana, Louisiana Budget Project, Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center, and Louisiana Partnership for Children and Families.

10/01/21

Backgrounder: Leading States for Early Childhood Development

Backgrounder document summarizing how Louisiana is doing in supporting early childhood development compared to other states.

09/01/21

Local Actions on Early Care and Education in Louisiana

One-page summary of how dollar-for-dollar investments can expand access to quality early care and education for children.

08/01/21

More Louisiana Children Need Access to Early Head Start & Head Start Programs

07/01/21

Early Investments Pay Off: How Funding Early Care and Education Programs Prevents Future Crime

Fact sheet about the connection between early care and education and juvenile justice.

05/01/21

Louisiana Voters Support Taxes to Fund Early Care and Education: Summary

One-page summary of key takeaways from a poll of likely Louisiana voters conducted in April 2021

05/01/21

Maximize American Rescue Plan Dollars to Benefit Youngest Louisianans, Economic Recovery

Policy brief detailing Louisiana Policy Institute for Children's recommendations on how to use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to benefit young children and their families

05/01/21

How Local Entities Can Use COVID Relief Dollars for Early Care and Education

Policy brief explaining how local entities (municipal/parish governments, Early Childhood Community Networks, and local school boards) can use COVID-19 federal relief funds for early care and education.

05/01/21

COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds for Early Care and Education in Louisiana

Policy brief summarizing federal COVID-19 relief funds for early care and education in Louisiana.

04/01/21

Finding a Path Forward: A Sustainable Plan for Early Care and Education

Two-page summary about how Louisiana needs a long-term plan on how to replace COVID-19 federal relief fund in 2021 and invest in early care and education

04/01/21

Child Care and the Economy in Louisiana

Policy brief developed in partnership with The Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center evaluating the impact of parental absences due to child care breakdowns on Louisiana’s workforce and employers

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