Louisiana: Resources for Families

There is a lot to learn when you have a young child — like how to choose and find safe child care, figure out what financial assistance and support programs may be able to help you, how you can support your child’s growth and development, and more. It can be hard and take a lot of time to find all of this information on your own.

ChildCare.gov pulls together the resources you need where you live — all in one place.

Understanding and Finding Child Care Resources

Connect to resources that help you:

• Understand your child care choices and how to choose quality care
• Learn about child care licensing and requirements like inspection reports and criminal background checks
• Find child care near you
• Make a child care complaint

Financial Assistance For Families

Connect to resources that provide financial assistance including:

• Cash assistance
• Food and nutrition assistance
• Children's health insurance program
• Heat and energy assistance program

Child Development and Early Learning Resources

Connect to resources that help you:

• Learn about developmental milestones and how to support children's healthy development
• Find public prekindergarten and Head Start programs
• Find parenting tips and resources
• Learn about infant safe sleep

Health and Social Services Resources

Connect to resources including:

• Home visiting services
• Child support enforcement and child protective services
• Health services, such as mental health support and Medicaid
• Services for children with disabilities
• Child car seat safety information