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This presentation will address the significant mental health issues affecting children in the state, highlighting the prevalence of these concerns and the ongoing shortage of mental health providers. We will examine the impact of trauma on young children and discuss effective, evidence-based strategies for intervention and support. This session aims to enhance awareness and collaboration among ...

Lunchtime Panel: Local Funding Opportunities

Early Childhood Education Through the Lens of Student Parents Today

The following presentation will showcase two collaborative projects between the Blanco Center and the Louisiana Department of Education that use policy research to address early care and education challenges. One project evaluates an initiative that aims to reduce turnover in the early care workforce. A second project leverages a data-driven approach to forecast the needs of Louisiana’s Child C...

The session is designed to help localities in Louisiana, including cities and parishes, understand potential funding levers for strengthening their local early care and education systems regardless of how well-established their current early care and education system is. Each toolkit section provides background information and guidance to support communities that want to expand access to qualit...

Create, Explore, Connect Empowering Early Learners with 21st Century Skills

The following presentation will focus on the topic of childcare in Louisiana by highlighting the recent Blanco Center Policy Brief, “Child Care and the Economy,” which illustrates the impact of early care and education on Louisiana’s employers. During this session, the panelists will discuss the implications of early care and education on workforce, child development, and family opportunity in ...

Together, We Inspire Smart Eating

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Come hear about recent research and family insights from three communities in Louisiana committed to increasing access to quality early care in Louisiana. Advancing Communities for Equity will share data, listening session, and survey insights, and best practices from work with Jefferson, Orleans, and Lafayette parishes. There will be information that will support policy and programs.

This workshop examines the benefits and outcomes of a high quality preschool education for the children who attend in the long and short term, their families, their communities and the world.

In this comprehensive workshop, we will explore the current landscape of early childhood education in Louisiana. The session will cover what early childhood education entails, provide an overview of the state’s progress and policy history, and discuss the current status of local programs. We will also examine the financial challenges faced by families, highlight efforts to expand access, and an...

For 10 years, LPIC has been dedicated to shaping the future of Louisiana's youngest learners and advocating for policies that support early childhood education. As we look back on this incredible journey, we are filled with gratitude for the communities, families, and partners who’ve helped us make a lasting impact. Here’s to 10 years of progress and to many more as we continue working towards ...

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) hosted a virtual press conference to release the findings of its most recent survey about the challenges Louisiana early care and education providers face. LPIC surveyed Louisiana child care providers between February 15 - March 6, 2024, and asked child care providers what challenges have impacted their program or business, including financial ...

Louisiana's Early Childhood Education System Candidate Informational Webinar

Securing Sustainable Investment for Children through Public Private Partnerships Webinar

Beyond Wages, Providing Benefits for Early Educators

Using Wage Scales to Increase Early Educator Compensation

Strategies for Increasing Early Educator Compensation at the Local Level

2024 GiveNOLA Day

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