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August 21, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, History, Louisiana Children in Crisis

Child Well-being Deja Vu

Have you ever read an old document and, as you settled into it, you found yourself confused about whether you… Read More


August 19, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, President's Message

Louisiana’s Children Require Long Term Plan

I love our state flag! The central image on our flag is a mother pelican pricking her breast to feed… Read More


July 7, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being

First, Do No Harm!

All of us have heard of the Hippocratic Oath new physicians take. We also know another Hippocratic phrase, “First, do… Read More


June 18, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Louisiana Children in Crisis

Louisiana Legislature Acts for Children

While the budget debates during the Louisiana Legislature’s first Special Session of 2017 kept child advocates on the edges of… Read More


June 10, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Louisiana Children in Crisis

No Excuse Remains, Louisiana

There is no longer any excuse for ignoring Louisiana’s children. For anyone who has waited for the condition of Louisiana’s… Read More


March 17, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Louisiana Children in Crisis

Too Few Louisiana Children Receive Necessary Dental Care

Louisiana’s Children in Crisis: Too Few Louisiana Children Receive Necessary Dental Care A few years ago, a bowl of seafood… Read More


October 9, 2016
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Rick's Notes

Louisiana, Play the Game Like It Matters!

Imagine you play on a team ranked 49th in your league against 49 other teams. Clearly, your team is doing… Read More


August 9, 2016
Advocacy, Child Well-Being

Is It Time for Hope, Yet?

I am beginning to feel hope for Louisiana’s children and I hope it is not false. Perhaps, as a state,… Read More


May 12, 2016
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, Rick's Notes

Too Comfortable with Spiders

I have a dear friend who is fearful of spiders. I don’t know why, but he is. He invented a… Read More


September 29, 2015
Advocacy, Child Well-Being

Improving Child Well-Being Requires Politicians Committed to Children

For 26 years Louisiana has averaged 49th in the nation for child well-being. This year Minnesota is ranked 1st. (http://www.aecf.org/resources/the-2015-kids-count-data-book/)… Read More


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