03Mar/21

When to Wear a Mask

March 3, 2021COVID19FirstSteps

A CDC report gives options for wearing masks to better protect you and others from COVID-19.

03Mar/21

COVID 19 Vaccine Locations

March 3, 2021COVID19Covid19 Vaccination, VaccineFirstSteps

Locations around Louisiana offering the COVID19 vaccine as of March 3, 2021.

25Feb/21

Dr. Seuss Day & Read Across America Day with United Way

February 25, 2021Community Programs, Local EventsDr. Seuss Day, Read Across America Day, Tips for Talking, United Way of AcadianaFirstSteps

Share your love of reading with local children and families by volunteering to read, sing songs and share early literacy tips, while enjoying your favorite Dr. Seuss book.

20Feb/21

Covid 19 Testing Sites

February 20, 2021COVID19Contact Tracing, COVID19 Testing, COVID19 Walgreens, PandemicFirstSteps

COVID19 testing sites are available across Louisiana at doctor’s offices, hospitals, pharmacies, community health centers, and parish health units.

06Oct/20

Mask Up, Yall

October 6, 2020COVID19, Information for FamiliesCOVID19, Mask Up for Louisiana, Mask Up Louisiana, Mask Up Yall, Social Distancing, TelehealthFirstSteps

When you wear a mask, you protect others, and when others wear a mask they protect you. It’s just like holding a door open for someone: It’s being kind, courteous and a good neighbor.

03Oct/20

Ways to Promote Children’s Wellbeing During COVID19

October 3, 2020COVID19, Information for FamiliesCOVID19, Distant Learning, Healthy ChildrenFirstSteps

Teach and reinforce everyday preventive actions Wash hands Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, and encourage your child to do the same. Read more and watch a video on how to wash hands

03Jun/20

Handwashing

June 3, 2020COVID19, Information for FamiliesCOVID19, Family Activity, Handwashing, HygieneFirstSteps

Handwashing is an easy, cheap, and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep kids and adults healthy.

29Mar/20

EarlySteps Teletherapy Letter 2020

March 29, 2020COVID19, Information for FamiliesCOVID19, Information for families, Pandemic 2020, Services, TeletherapyFirstSteps

On March 22, 2020, the Governor John Bel Edwards announced a statewide shelter in place order in effect…

17May/18

Parent’s Rights

May 17, 2018EarlyStepsFirstSteps

This chapter details the procedural safeguards and rights provided through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These rights and safeguards must be vigorously enforced throughout the early intervention process.

26Apr/17

Tips for Talking Interactive Video

April 26, 2017Community Programs, Tips for TalkingChild Development, Tips for TalkingFirstSteps

An interactive video featuring a licensed Speech Pathologist working with an 18 month old using techniques to help parents.