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DaycareHow can I help my patients find daycare services?

Your patients can sign up for assistance with childcare by calling the Child Care Assistance Program at 1-888-LAHELPU (1-888-524-3578).

They can call the childcare resource and referral agency to find a childcare provider in their community listed below:

New Orleans, Covington & Thibadoux Area

Agenda for Children
(504) 586-8509 (New Orleans Area)
1-800-486-1712 (outside New Orleans area)
(985) 446-8330 (Thibadoux area)
1-800-577-8052 (outside Thibadoux area)

Alexandria & Shreveport Area

NSU Child and Family Network
(318) 677-3150 (in Shreveport/Bossier areas)
1-800-796-9080 (outside Shreveport area)

Baton Rouge Area

Volunteers of America Partnerships in Child Care
(225) 926-8005 (in Baton Rouge)
1-888-926-8005 (outside Baton Rouge area)

Monroe Area

Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana
(318) 323-8775 (Monroe area)
1-877-206-0819 (outside Monroe area)

Lafayette & Lake Charles Area

Excellence for Children
(337) 332-8551 (Lafayette/Lake Charles areas)

Call Our Help Line

1-800-251-BABY (2229) is standing by 24/7 to answer questions and to link you to resources in your area. Get more information on:

  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Prenatal Care
  • Medicaid for Moms and Kids
  • Nutrition / WIC
  • Breastfeeding
  • Immunizations
  • Substance Abuse

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