Our CEO, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, was announced as a New Orleans CityBusiness’ 2025 Icon Awards Awardee, and LPIC was named a Nonprofit of the Year! Congratulations to our team for their dedication to advancing policies for Louisiana’s youngest learners. 💙🎉 https://t.co/pJcpC7kn3o

Early education changes everything – for children and for working mothers. When quality child care is accessible, moms can work, families thrive, and Louisiana’s economy grows stronger. 💙 #ChildCare4EveryoneEverywhere

Nobel Laureate James Heckman’s research shows children who aren’t reading proficiently by 4th grade are 4x more likely not to graduate high school. 📚 Let’s invest early! 👶✨ Learn more about how child care impacts communities 👉 https://t.co/eQlt6M7qaK

New Family Child Care study, in partnership with @nafcc and @WK_Kellogg_Fdn, in Louisiana: 🔹 70% of FCC parents work full-time outside the home 🔹 70% of FCC providers say revenue rarely covers expenses Louisiana families rely on FCC to stay working. 👉 https://t.co/gdnnTB6ThA

Every child deserves the chance to grow and thrive from birth! IDEA makes that possible through early intervention and family support. #IDEA50

High-quality early childhood education is one of the smartest investments we can make! 👶📚 Nobel Laureate James Heckman found that every $1 invested in early learning can yield up to a 13% annual return through better education, health, and career outcomes. 💡💰

💰Child care is a workforce issue: Louisiana businesses lose an estimated $816 million annually from absent parents in the workforce due to child care breakdowns. 🔗:

Funding matters. Without it, too many Louisiana children miss out on quality early learning opportunities, and families, businesses, and communities pay the price. 💙 #ChildCare4EveryoneEverywhere

#DidYouKnow that employee absences and turnover due to child care access issues cost the state $1.3 billion every year? 📉 Want to learn more how child care impacts communities? Watch more 👉 https://t.co/eQlt6M7qaK. #ChildCare4EveryoneEverywhere

Calling all fathers across Louisiana! The Louisiana Fatherhood Engagement Task Force wants to hear your voice. Join one of the upcoming Listening Sessions to share your story, the challenges you face, and the support you need. https://t.co/JQOc1CLz4g

The Losing Ground report by LSU and LPIC finds that 1 in 6 Louisiana workers with young children have quit a job due to child care issues. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Want to learn how child care impacts communities or share your story? 👉 https://t.co/eQlt6M7qaK. #ChildCare4EveryoneEverywhere

CEO Dr. Libbie Sonnier shares her vision for a Baton Rouge where every child has access to high-quality early learning & families have what they need to thrive. Read more in @225batonrouge’s October issue: https://t.co/BheFs3CcK9!

Child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a business issue. When parents can’t rely on quality early education, they can’t reliably show up for work. Listen to Michelle McInnis on the effects early childhood has on businesses. Visit 👉 https://t.co/eQlt6M7qaK.

📝LEDA President Mandi Mitchell (@LEDALafatetteLA) highlights the critical need to invest in early childhood programs as an economic strategy, ensuring that all of Louisiana remains a place where families want to live, work, and grow. 📊 🔗: https://t.co/FA0UD3O8Hz

📊 LPIC poll with @firstfiveyears shows Louisiana voters are clear: ✅ 83% say affordable child care is vital to our economy ✅ 81% say we’re in a child care crisis ✅ 74% call early childhood a smart investment It’s time for leaders to act. Learn more: https://t.co/06GHu3fXQl

🗣️ Child care is not a privilege — it’s a necessity. Families across Louisiana and beyond face difficult choices every day. 🌟 To hear stories and share your own: https://t.co/b3e5hLk9Cr. #ChildCare4EveryoneEverywhere

Family child care providers, we see YOU! On Nov. 13th at 9AM, LPIC is hosting a virtual press conference. releasing a new report. This press conference aims to share insights from 2025 focus groups and interviews with family child care providers. 🔗: https://t.co/6PcghPTaeT

Our CEO, Dr. Libbie Sonnier, joined Jen Roberts (@Agenda4Children), Rochelle Wilcox (@4PXP_), Taylor Dunn, and Asya Howlette (@CityOfNOLA) at the @ChildCareAware Leadership Institute! 👏🌟

📝This month, LPIC and @LABI_biz released the 2025 Early Childhood Care and Education Commission report. The findings highlight the need for LA to expand access to affordable, high-quality early childhood education. 🔗Full report: LA-B3-BuildingonWhatWorksReport-2025-FINAL.pdf

📢 Join LPIC on Nov. 13 at 9AM CT for a virtual press conference on The Role of Family Child Care in Early Childhood Education in Louisiana. Hear key findings, provider insights & policy opportunities to strengthen FCC statewide. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/6PcghPTaeT