25Aug/23

Wildfire Aware App

August 25, 2023Information for Families, Public SafetyDisaster Relief, ESRI, Family Resource, Information for families, Public Safety, State of EmergencyFirstSteps

The Wildfire Aware app is intended to provide information about the current status and potential impact of wildfire incidents in the United States.

14Jun/23

Louisiana Feeding Programs

June 14, 2023Information for Families, Parenting ResourceFamily Resource, Feeding Programs, Information for families, Summer Meals, USDAFirstSteps

USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive on free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year.

27Apr/23

children doing arts and crafts at school

Top Tips for Effective IEP Meetings

April 27, 2023Information for FamiliesFirstSteps

Families Helping Families will share some of the best IEP Tips for organizing yourself for an effective IEP meeting.

01Feb/22

Early Ed Month 2022 Parent Advocacy Training

February 1, 2022Information for Families, Local EventsFamily Resource, Information for families, Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Parent Advocacy, Stand for Children Louisiana, TrainingFirstSteps

This hour-long training will teach parents to how to communicate and engage with their elected officials at the state and local levels. This event is being co-hosted by Stand for Children Louisiana and the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children.

23Nov/21

girl in red dress playing a wooden blocks

Birth to 3 Seats

November 23, 2021Community Programs, Information for FamiliesBirth to 3, Child Care, Child Care Assistance, Family Resource, Lafayette Parish School System, Ready Start Network ProgramFirstSteps

Lafayette Ready Start Network has partnered with Early Learning Centers across Lafayette Parish to offer high quality early childhood seats for children under the age of 3.

21Sep/21

Hurricane Ida Resources

September 21, 2021Information for FamiliesFEMA, Hurricane Ida, Hurricane Relief, Information for familiesFirstSteps

A collection of hurricane resources collected and shared by the Human Development Center at LSU Health Science Center staff that benefit individuals, children, and families.

15Sep/21

crop faceless person buying lemon in market

DSNAP – Hurricane Ida

September 15, 2021Community Programs, Information for FamiliesDCFS, Family Assistance, Hurricane Ida, SNAPFirstSteps

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received federal approval to begin virtual Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) operations in 25 parishes severely affected by Hurricane Ida.

15Jul/21

Virtual Parent Town Hall with the U.S. Department of Education – July 29th

July 15, 2021COVID19, Information for FamiliesFirstSteps

Panelists from the US Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will answer parents’ questions and address concerns around the return to in-person instruction.

24Jun/21

Disaster Recovery Service

June 24, 2021Community Programs, Information for FamiliesFirstSteps

The Recovery Service Center is free to attend and is in partnership between the City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish OHSEP, Calcasieu Parish School Board, GOHSEP, FEMA and SBA.

16May/21

woman in white long sleeve shirt carrying baby

The Missing First Year

May 16, 2021Information for Families, Parenting ResourceFirstSteps

Here’s how everyday parenting choices can add up to big differences in development over the early years of a child’s life.

Category: Information for Families