CFAN One Voice for Children and Families in Southwest Louisiana

Children & Families Action Network               June 21, 2007

Sample letter:

Dear [decision maker name inserted here],

Senate Bill 361 by Senator Ann Duplessis will be heard on the House floor today, June 21. Please vote YES to support quality child care in Louisiana.

Research demonstrates that as much as half of school failures may be due to gaps in learning and development before school entry. A recently released national study of child care licensing ranked Louisiana number 51 of 52. Efforts are underway to implement a Quality Rating System for child care centers. However, an increase in quality care will increase costs for providers and parents.

SB 361 provides a solution - tax policy is a funding option available to states as a means to support and increase quality child care. The School Readiness Tax Credits (SB 361), are comprehensive tax policy based on the quality of the child care setting as determined by the Quality Rating System. These tax credits are a part of Governor Blanco's legislative package and already incorporated into HB 1.

All Louisianans benefit as high quality child care has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to improve school readiness, school performance, high school graduation rates, job performance, and adult productivity.

Thank you for your commitment to the state of Louisiana.

Sincerely,
 

Office Location

The Family Foundation of
Southwest Louisiana
220 Louie Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Susan H. Poston, Program Coordinator
Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana

337-436-9533
337-439-9941 fax

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