For the fourth time since 2003, Care Solutions, Inc. was chosen by the Louisiana Department of Social Services to survey the local market costs of child care throughout the state. The results of these studies assist the state in determining payment rates for subsidized child care.
In addition to rate information, these studies collect information on the child care setting; other services offered, such as transportation or sick child care; participation in Louisiana's Quality Start quality rating system; staffing and turnover; and teacher education/credentials.
The Louisiana Department of Social Services (DSS), Office of Family Support, subsidizes a portion of the child care expenses incurred by qualifying low-income families and families receiving protective services. These payments allow low-income families to participate in training, attend school or maintain employment.
Care Solutions, Inc. has significant experience in designing and conducting child care market rate surveys, including surveys in Georgia, and in Louisiana in 2003, 2005, and 2007.
Click here to view the Louisiana Market Rate Report.
Click here for more information on Care Solutions’ services.
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