more... > Parishes > Jefferson > Family & Consumer Sciences > Child Care Provider Training Schedule [Image: Child Care Provider Training Schedule] The Family and Consumer Sciences Staff of the LSU AgCenter is pleased to announce the January – March 2010 schedule of classes. All classes include research-based information to assist you incontinuing to care for Louisiana’s children. Living Well Newsletter January-March 2010 This issue includes the following articles: Make 1 Resolution and Stick with it, March is National Nutrition Month, American Diabetes Alert Day, What Not to Give Up If You Want to Lose Weight, Important Reasons to Get More of the Storybook to a Young Child, Looking Out for "Tweens and Teens." Coparenting and the "Warm Fuzzies" and Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scans. Savings are key to financial security (Distributed 02/08/08) One of the most powerful ways to increase your financial security and grow wealth over time is to develop a savings habit. Form that habit by “paying yourself first” and saving regularly. Child Care Environment Rating Scales [Image: Child Care] Four environmental rating scales are in use now: (1) Early Childhood Environment, (2) Infant and Toddler Environment, (3) Family Day Care Environment and (4) School-Age Care Environment. (PDF Format Only)  more articles... Looking for Child Care? Need Training? [Image: Child Care] Use this state map to locate your contact for assistance or training. (PDF Format Only) Types of Child Care [Image: Child Care] Finding just the right child care setting for your child can prove to be a difficult task. Being informed can help make your decision a little easier. (PDF Format Only) The Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program [Image: Child Care] Do you need help paying your child care? The Louisiana Department of Social Services’ Child Care Assistance Program administers services for families eligible for child care assistance in the state. Information on how to apply included. (PDF Format Only) Choosing Quality Child Care Checklist [Image: Child Care] One of the most important decisions you have to make as a parent is choosing a child care program. This checklist can assist you in comparing child care options to make the best choice for you and your child. (PDF Format Only) Questions about the Transmission, Diagnosis and Treatment of Head Lice [Image: Head Lice] How do you get head lice? How do you know if you have a head lice problem? How do you eliminate a head lice problem? Find these answers and more. (PDF Format Only) Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Healthy Kids Newsletter [Image: Healthy Kids] A monthly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter Nutrition Program.