Louisiana Partnership For Children And Families

Children - Public Education and Advocacy: Created a comprehensive public education strategy to increase awareness of infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) needs in Louisiana by bringing together a diverse group of parties to tell their story from their local communities. Conducted in person education and advocacy efforts to make policymakers aware of the need for IECMH investments in the launch of a pilot to bring back Early Childhood Supports and Services to Louisiana families.

Children - Support for Child-Serving Organizations: Conducted policy education events, including Children's Day at the Capitol, and Children's Health Day at the Capitol to bring together child-serving organizations and make policymakers and legislators aware of the work being done on behalf of children. Participated in stakeholder meetings of parents and providers to better understand the issues of early childhood well being and access to mental and physical health services and developed a plan to increase access to early childhood supports and services. Conducted advocacy training events and one-on-one meetings to assist child-serving organizations in understanding how to monitor and influence policy within 501c3 guidelines.