Hundreds of child care facilities were damaged during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and many remain closed.
Many of the centers that are open are not operating at full capacity because they lack staff specialized toys, learning materials, and equipment. A number of families are more dependent on center-based care as their networks of friends, family, and family child care homes no longer exist. Families in both regions struggle to find care that is quality, affordable, and convenient, particularly with the economic and transportation challenges they face since the storms.
Children, families and child care providers in Louisiana need your help.
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