more... > Family > Childcare > Be Child Care Aware > Other Resources > Be Child Care Aware: Child Care Important Industry, Economic Factor For State [Image: kid] Child care may not be what comes to mind when you think of economic development or the state’s major industries, but a recent study by experts from two Louisiana universities shows significant contributions. Be Child Care Aware: Variety Of Programs Available Through State Department [Image: kids] The Louisiana Department of Social Services offers a variety of programs designed to help children and families – particularly in the area of ensuring quality child care is available. Be Child Care Aware: Week Celebrates Children, Families, Opportunities [Image: family] Hundreds of organizations around the country will celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 3-9, 2005. Be Child Care Aware: Tax Relief Available For Child, Dependent Care Costs [Image: kid] Child care is very expensive, but there is some tax relief available to help with that burden, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.