The Impacts of COVID-19 on Louisiana Families with Young Children

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released a new report, Struggling to Recover: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Louisiana Families with Young Children, which shares the findings of a statewide survey of parents with young children from September 21 – October 6, 2020.

This survey provides insights into the needs and challenges of families with young children in Louisiana, many of whom are struggling as the COVID-19 pandemic endures. Families continue to rely on child care to go to work or school while they face reduced incomes, increased stress, and concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Furthermore, the economic challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic hit families of color and lower income families especially hard.

This survey was conducted in partnership with Agenda for Children, Louisiana Department of Education, New Orleans Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Urban League of Louisiana, and Women United of Southeast Louisiana.

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children hosted a virtual press conference to share key takeaways from the report and conduct a virtual Q&A. To view a recording of the press conference, click here.