Information and Tools to Start School Smart for 2020-21

Resources to help families start school during COVID19.

Child care options are listed by parish.

Site is updated weekly.

Starting school this year is different,

but it doesn't have to be scary.

My name is Holly Howat, and I am a mom facing some tough decisions about where and how my child will learn this year. I wanted information and tools to make good decisions. Ones I could feel confident about. Ones based on common sense and good information.

I couldn't find anything that was helpful, so I am creating the tools and finding the information I need. But I didn't want to keep it to myself. I wanted to share.

Welcome to Smart Start Help, a place to find information and tools to make good decision for your family.