In 2021, CFNLA established the Early Childhood Education Fund to expand access and enrollment in quality early childhood education for Caddo and Bossier parish children, ages 0-3.
Thanks to generous donor support and a 1:1 match from the State of Louisiana, over $2 Million was secured in 2021 for the initiative in Caddo Parish. In 2022, with this funding, over 200 Caddo Parish children were provided a full scholarship to attend Type III childcare centers.
On August 24, 2022, the City of Shreveport approved $3 million in funding for ECE Scholarships. Nearly $6 million in scholarship money will be available in 2023 for children ages 0-3. To learn more or apply for scholarships, please visit: caddosmartstart.com
CFNLA is now raising funds to create scholarships for children in Bossier Parish. To contribute to this initiative, click the Donate button below.