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August 11, 2016

Aug. 11: The child care dilemma

One of the most visible and damaging consequences of Louisiana’s budget quagmires is the effect they’ve had on low-income parents seeking quality, affordable care for their young children. The number of children served through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program has plummeted from nearly 40,000 six years ago to around 12,000 today.