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Jefferson Parish Council secures $250,000 annual donation for Jefferson Ready Start Network to support early childhood education
The three-year commitment will expand access to high-quality early education seats for economically disadvantaged children METAIRIE, La. (Oct. 1, 2025) – Jefferson Ready Start Network (JRSN), a coalition dedicated to enhancing access to high-quality early childhood services, announced today that the Jefferson Parish Council approved a $250,000 donation annually for the next three years to […]
Jefferson Ready Start Network Joins Jefferson Community Foundation to Expand Early Childhood Access
Move positions JRSN to grow partnerships, funding opportunities and community impact Jefferson Ready Start Network, the leading coalition dedicated to expanding access to high-quality early childhood education in Jefferson Parish, is excited to announce its transition to the Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF). This move marks a new chapter for JRSN, allowing the organization to broaden […]
Local businesses can keep tax dollars local while supporting early childhood education with School Readiness Tax Credit
Jefferson Ready Start Network (JRSN), a coalition of community partners committed to expanding access to high-quality early education, is leading the local implementation of the School Readiness Tax Credit (SRTC). This unique opportunity allows local businesses to invest directly in the future of Jefferson Parish’s youngest learners while keeping their tax dollars in the community […]
Jefferson Ready Start Network honored on City Business Non-Profit of the Year list
Jefferson Business Council donates $10k to JRSN Future Fund
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OP-ED: Economic impacts of early care and education highlighted at recent forum
Focus on the Future: Success at the Early Care and Education Forum Wednesday
Jefferson Ready Start Network and Councilmember At-Large Scott Walker co-hosted informative forum METAIRIE, LA (April 11, 2024) – The Focus on the Future Forum, held on Wednesday, April 10, marked a pivotal moment for early care and education (ECE) in Jefferson Parish. Hosted by Jefferson Ready Start Network and Jefferson Parish Councilmember At-Large Scott Walker, […]
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Early childcare in Jefferson Parish is ‘broken.’ Can businesses help fix it?
