Louisiana Policy Institute for Children

10/30/2026

🧩 What could stronger investments in early childhood education mean for Louisiana?

Up to $129 MILLION in new state tax collections.

According to The Missing Piece, a statewide comprehensive early childhood education system could generate up to $129 million in additional state tax revenue.

By expanding access to quality, affordable child care, Louisiana could help more parents participate in the workforce, increase family earnings, and strengthen the state’s economic foundation.

Investing in early childhood education isn’t just an investment in our youngest learners. It’s an investment in Louisiana’s long-term economic success.

📖 Learn more about the economic impact of child care in the full report: bit.ly/MissingPieceReport

10/29/2026

📈 What could investing in early childhood education mean for Louisiana’s economy?

$5.3 BILLION in increased economic output.

According to The Missing Piece, a statewide comprehensive early childhood education system could generate $5.3 billion in additional economic output for Louisiana.

Access to quality, affordable child care does more than support children and families. It strengthens Louisiana’s workforce, supports businesses, and creates opportunities for economic growth across the state.

Child care is more than a family issue. It’s an economic priority.

📖 Explore the findings in the full report: bit.ly/MissingPieceReport

10/28/2026

📣 LOUISIANA PARENTS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The Parent Poll is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Your experiences matter, and your voice can help shape the future of child care and early childhood education in Louisiana!

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Louisiana Department of Education, and Agenda for Children want to hear directly from parents about their experiences, challenges, and needs when it comes to raising young children and accessing quality, affordable child care.

🗓️ October 28 – November 11, 2026

By participating, you’re helping inform policies and solutions that better support Louisiana’s children and families.

💙 Your voice matters. Your experience matters. Your family matters.
🔗 Make your voice heard and complete the Parent Poll today: bit.ly/26PollSMEnglish

Agenda for Children
Louisiana Department of Education

10/27/2026

📣 LAST DAY TO EARLY VOTE! 🗳️

Today is your final opportunity to cast your ballot during Louisiana’s early voting period!

Early voting is a convenient way to participate in the election before Election Day.

📍 Find your early voting location, check voting hours, and view election information through the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.la.gov/elections-voting/ways-to-vote

10/26/2026

💡 What could accessible, affordable child care mean for Louisiana families?

$3.2 BILLION in additional earnings.

According to The Missing Piece, a statewide comprehensive early childhood education system could generate as much as $3.2 billion in additional earnings for Louisiana families.

When families have access to reliable, quality child care, parents have greater opportunities to enter the workforce, advance their careers, and strengthen their financial stability.

Investing in early childhood education means investing in Louisiana’s families and our state’s future.

📖 Read the full report to learn more: bit.ly/MissingPieceReport

10/23/2026

🌟 Louisiana’s family child care educators are leaders in their communities!

We’re proud to partner with the The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) to support leadership opportunities for home-based educators. Congratulations to the 10 graduates of Louisiana’s first Leaders Shaping Leaders cohort!

Read more about their work and the importance of investing in family child care. ⬇️

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10/22/2026

🔎 Better understanding Louisiana’s early childhood system starts with data.

Join Dr. Rachel Vernon and Representative Barbara Freiberg tomorrow at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium for “The Value and Potential of State Longitudinal Early Childhood Data in Louisiana.”

This session will explore the role and potential of data that follows children’s experiences over time, bringing research and policy perspectives into the conversation about Louisiana’s early childhood future.

📅 Session: Oct. 23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register today: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSymposium

10/22/2026

📊 How can early childhood funding better reflect the cost of care and the needs of Louisiana’s communities?

Join Abby McCartney and Sri Raghunath of Afton Partners tomorrow at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium for “From Data to Design: Building Louisiana’s Early Childhood Funding Formulary.”

Explore LPIC’s work with Afton Partners, the Louisiana ECE Parish Funding Dashboard, and research informing a potential future statewide funding formulary.

📅 Session: Oct. 23 | 💻 Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register to join us: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSymposium

10/22/2026

💛 Paid family and medical leave helps families navigate life’s most important moments.

Join Anne Jayes of the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) and Stephanie Ramirez-Lopez of A Better Balance at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium.

Hear about the Time to CARE Coalition’s work to advance paid leave in Louisiana, lessons from states with comprehensive programs, and opportunities to strengthen support for workers and families.

📅 The symposium begins today! Catch this session Oct. 23.
💻 Virtual & FREE
🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSymposium

10/22/2026

🌱 Stronger child care businesses help build a stronger early childhood system.

Join Dr. Danica Brown and Rochelle Wilcox at our 3rd Annual Early Childhood Symposium for lessons from Louisiana’s Early Educator Investment Collaborative and the For Providers By Providers business coaching model.

Explore findings on peer-to-peer coaching, provider business operations, and efforts to strengthen early educator compensation and advance systems change.

📅 Our FREE virtual symposium begins today! This session takes place Oct. 23.
🎟️ Register to join us: bit.ly/26EarlyChildhoodSymposium