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The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children will be enjoying a time of rest and recharge during the week of June 30th – July 4th. We'll see you again in a week!

The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book is now available! 📚🎉 Discover how your state ranks in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's measure of child well-being across the United States. 🔗aecf.org/resources/2025…

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children wishes all a happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎉✨

👶 347K kids under 5 live in LA — and 66% have all parents in the workforce. But with infant care costing ~$10K/year, families need support. It's time to invest in child care. Find out more here: ffyf.org/states/louisia…!

👏 Huge congrats to our CEO Dr. Libbie Sonnier, named one of New Orleans Magazine’s 2025 Women of Impact! Her leadership is shaping a stronger future for Louisiana’s children. 💙👶 🔗 myneworleans.com/women-of-impac… #WomenOfImpact #LAEarlyEd #InvestInKids

📉 Only 14% of eligible LA families get help from the federal Child Care & Development Block Grant. Meanwhile, providers earn just $21,910/year — making staffing & supply a major challenge. Find out more here: ffyf.org/states/louisia…!

Louisiana’s economy loses $1.3B/year due to child care breakdowns. This isn’t just a family issue — it’s an economic one. Let’s fund the solutions that work. Find out more here: ffyf.org/states/louisia…!

Early educators remain among the lowest-paid workers in the U.S. with a national median wage that is 97% lower than other occupations. Explore how states are mobilizing targeted policies to stabilize the workforce. Read more: bit.ly/45ZqAlA #earlyeducation #PN3Policy

📣 We would like to spotlight the Louisiana Early Childhood Business Roundtable, a statewide network seeking to educate the business community on high-quality early childhood education! 🔗 To learn more about the LAECBR mission and community: laecbr.org

🎉 The Louisiana Policy Institute celebrates one year with Alex Cory! 🎉 Alex is our Outreach & Partnerships Manager, and we are so thankful to have her.

Have fun in the sun and cool off with a book this summer with WeeWrite, a free early childhood literacy program aimed to radically shift how writing is thought about and taught to preschoolers. ☀️📚 🔗 For more information, go here: 826neworleans.org/litup

📢 LPIC designed the Economic Impact Calculator for Businesses for Louisiana businesses to evaluate their annual financial impact due to employee child care breakdowns. 🔗 Find the Impact Calculator here: policyinstitutela.org/resources/busi…

At a Glance: Early childhood education in Louisiana gives perspective on the state's econimc health and resource availability for children under the age of 4. 👶💙 🔗 Find out more here: policyinstitutela.org/early-childhoo…

We would like to spotlight Geaux Far Louisiana, a family- and provider-driven initiative that believes in an equitable, unified early childhood system centered on racial equity. 👶💙 🔗 To learn more about the Geaux Far Louisiana mission and community, go here: geauxfarla.org

Have fun in the sun and cool off with a book this summer with R.E.A.D. to Me, a language-based outreach progream that uses a proven strategy of promoting early literacy through movement, music, acting, and art. ☀️📚 🔗 For more information: readnola.com/about/r-e-a-d-…

Crystal Ellis, a parent and advocate, writes to encourage Louisiana communities to speak up for child care investments. 👶💙 "Together, we can build a stronger future for all of us." 🔗 To read Ellis' full piece, go here: nola.com/opinions

Congratulations to our CEO Dr. Libbie Sonnier for recieving the BRAF Barton Award! Libbie's leadership and drive for early childhood education resources have left an impact on both our institute and communities state-wide. 🎉😁 🔗 To read more: braf.org/currents-q2-20…

Our CEO, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, attended the National Forum on Education Policy in Salt Lake City! 🧳✈️ The forum has opportunities to explore innovative policies and participate in discussions that shape the future of education. 🔗 For more information: edfunders.org/event

📣 We would like to spotlight For Providers by Providers: a provider-led adovcacy group that aims to help educate stakeholders on early childhood education issues and why they matter. 🔗 To learn more about For Providers by Providers, go here: forprovidersbyproviders.org

Interested in programs to keep your child's literacy skills sharp while school is out? GiGi's Playhouse, specializing in children with Down syndrome, offers a one-on-one literacy program three times a year. ☀️📚 🔗 For more information, go here: gigisplayhouse.org