The Children's Coalition For Northeast Louisiana Inc

What The Children's Coalition For Northeast Louisiana Inc does

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, Inc. (EIN 72-1502186) is a 501(c)(3) membership-based nonprofit founded in 1998 and headquartered at 117 Hall Street, Monroe, Louisiana. The organization was catalyzed by the 1997 President's Summit for America's Future and is affiliated with America's Promise Alliance; it was formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in July 2000 and currently marks 25 years of operation. It addresses the needs of children and youth ages 0-18 across 12 parishes in northeast Louisiana (Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union, and West Carroll) through four pillars: Early Childhood, Parenting, Healthy Living, and Youth Development.

The service portfolio spans 15+ programs including Ready Start/Pre-K (across six parishes), Early Head Start, Child Care Connections (CCR&R), the Ancillary Teaching Certificate program, Pre-K Expansion, Al's Pals, Family Garden, Infant Mental Health, U-ACT substance abuse prevention, Triple P parenting, and the 4th JDC Youth Services Planning Board, complemented by an Early Childhood Guide, a Health + Social Services Directory, the annual What Works Conference, Dragon Boat Festival, and Super Saturday. The organization is designated as the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Northeast Louisiana under a Louisiana Department of Social Services grant and is a pilot site for the state's Quality Start rating system.

Revenue is generated through a mix of federal, state, and private foundation grants (Early Learning Opportunity Act, Early Head Start, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Louisiana Department of Social Services, Kellogg Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Living Well Foundation), School Readiness Tax Credits facilitated through local businesses, individual and business donations, and membership contributions. There is no fee-for-service pricing; programs are offered at no or low cost to families. The coalition coordinates a network of 55+ community organizations and partners with national bodies including Child Care Aware of America, Zero to Three, and America's Promise Alliance, operating a community-led go-to-motion via summits, task forces, and direct service delivery through a staff of approximately 40 across program, fiscal, and administrative functions.

Name

The Children's Coalition For Northeast Louisiana Inc

Legal name

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana

Website

https://childrenscoalition.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 in Monroe, Louisiana that delivers early childhood, parenting, healthy living, and youth development programs to children ages 0-18, parents, and educators across 12 northeast Louisiana parishes.

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Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5) (EDACAFAO), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB), Cooperative (Parent-Led) Preschools (EDACABAG)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Parenting support programs
• Youth development services
• Child care resource referral
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Government Funding: Receives funding from various government grants including Early Learning Opportunity Act grants, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Louisiana Department of Social Services, and federal programs like Early Head Start
2. School Readiness Tax Credits: Facilitates School Readiness Tax Credits allowing businesses to reinvest state tax dollars in local child care
3. Donations and Membership: Membership-based organization with donations from individuals and businesses supporting the mission
4. Private Foundation Grants: Has received grants from Kellogg Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Covering Kids and Families), MacArthur Foundation, and Living Well Foundation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers early childhood, parenting, healthy living, and youth development programs for children ages 0-18, parents, educators, and community partners across 12 parishes in northeast Louisiana. Services include Ready Start/Pre-K, Early Head Start, child care resource and referral, parenting education (Triple P), youth suicide prevention screening, and community resource directories, delivered through direct staff and a coalition of 55+ partner organizations.

Product overview

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is a membership-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of community service programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization operates through four main focus areas: Early Childhood (including Ready Start/Pre-K, Early Head Start, Child Care Connections, and Pre-K Expansion), Parenting support programs, Healthy Living initiatives (Al's Pals, Family Garden, Infant Mental Health, U-ACT), and Youth Development (4th JDC Youth Services Planning Board). Additionally, the coalition provides resource services including an Early Childhood Guide directory, Health + Social Services Directory, and hosts community events such as the Dragon Boat Festival and Super Saturday. The organization functions as a collaborative hub connecting families, educators, and community partners rather than as a software or technology product company.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Ready Start/Pre-K A network of early childhood readiness programs operating across multiple parishes (East Carroll, Lincoln, Morehouse, Ouachita/OPENetwork, Richland, Franklin) providing preschool education and school readiness services to prepare children for kindergarten.
• Early Head Start Comprehensive early childhood development services for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women, providing health, nutrition, and family support services to promote school readiness, operated under federal Head Start Performance Standards.
• Child Care Connections Child care resource and referral services connecting parents with quality child care providers, offering training for child care teachers and technical assistance for child care centers. Operates as the designated Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency for Northeast Louisiana.
• Ancillary Teaching Program Early childhood ancillary certificate program providing professional development and training support for child care educators and teaching staff.
• Pre-K Expansion Initiative to expand access to pre-kindergarten education services across the northeast Louisiana region.
• Al's Pals Al's Pals: Kids Making Health Choices is a life-skills building program for four-year-olds focused on health education, nutrition, and developing healthy habits.
• Infant Mental Health Mental health support services for infants and their families, providing early childhood mental health consultation and support.
• U-ACT Youth-focused substance abuse prevention and intervention program serving the northeast Louisiana region.
• Family Garden Nutrition and healthy eating program engaging families in gardening activities to promote healthy lifestyles and food education.
• 4th JDC Youth Services Planning Board Youth development and planning board focused on promoting accessible services for prevention, intervention, and treatment of youth in or at-risk of entering foster care or juvenile justice systems.
• Parenting Programs Comprehensive parenting support services including Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), Jus 4 Me for pregnant teens, and parent education workshops covering various family structures.
• School Readiness Tax Credits Program enabling businesses to reinvest state tax dollars in local child care through School Readiness Tax Credits, supporting quality early childhood education.
• Early Childhood Guide A directory and guide helping parents locate childcare services, early childhood programs, and family resources in northeast Louisiana.
• Health + Social Services Directory Online searchable directory connecting community members with health and social services available in the region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2,000 students screened annually for suicide risk in Ouachita and Monroe City Schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Monroe Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business chamber partnership supporting community collaboration
• Lincoln Parish Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber partnership for Lincoln Parish area
• West Monroe Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber partnership for West Monroe area
• Union Parish Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber partnership for Union Parish area
• Child Care Aware of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner supporting child care resource and referral services as CCR&R agency
• Louisiana PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide partnership for early childhood initiatives
• Louisiana Policy Institute for ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy advocacy partner for children's issues
• Zero to ThreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational early childhood development organization providing resources and expertise
• Partner in PreventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevention-focused partnership organization
• Northeast Delta Human Services DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional human services partner funding suicide prevention Signs of Suicide program
• America's Promise AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization founded at President\'s Summit for America\'s Future that inspired formation of the coalition
• Dr. Craig Ramey / Civitan International Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational child development expert who conducted year-long study on status of children in Ouachita Parish and region in 2001

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Healthy Families America: National home visiting program for at-risk families; directly comparable to CCNELA's home visiting and family resource center programs in target population, evidence-based model, and federal/state funding streams.
• Louisiana Policy Institute for Children: Statewide Louisiana policy advocacy organization for children and a named CCNELA partner; directly comparable in mission to influence early childhood outcomes across Louisiana but operates at the state policy level rather than the regional service-delivery level.
• Parents as Teachers: National evidence-based home visiting and parent education program; highly comparable to CCNELA's home visiting, Triple P, and Birth-to-3 parenting programs in target population (families with young children) and delivery model.

Others

• America's Promise Alliance: National coalition founded at the same 1997 President's Summit that inspired CCNELA's creation; comparable as a cross-sector child and youth development convener and serves as CCNELA's national umbrella inspiration.

Broad incumbents

• Prevent Child Abuse America: National organization focused on child abuse prevention through parenting support and community programs; comparable to CCNELA's U-ACT, Jus 4 Me, and Triple P parenting work in mission and evidence-based program delivery.
• Child Care Aware of America: National CCR&R network and CCNELA's national partner; provides the umbrella framework and federal advocacy for state/regional CCR&R agencies like CCNELA, making it the most direct upstream comparator for resource-and-referral child care work.
• National Head Start Association: National membership organization for Head Start and Early Head Start grantees; CCNELA operates an EHS program and is directly comparable to hundreds of regional HS/EHS grantees that NHSA represents.
• Zero to Three: National early childhood development organization and CCNELA's named strategic partner; sets the policy and practice frameworks for infant mental health and early intervention that CCNELA implements locally.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Professional membership organization for early childhood educators; CCNELA's Ancillary Teaching Program and Child Care Connections align directly with NAEYC's accreditation and professional development work.

Regional players

• Invest in Kids (Colorado): Statewide Colorado coalition-style organization focused on children's early childhood and family well-being; structurally analogous to CCNELA as a regional children's coalition, but operating in a different state with different policy and funding environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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