Policy decisions made at the state and community levels directly impact the lives of infants, toddlers, and their families. The resources below will help you stay abreast of innovative state and community policy approaches across the country.
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Professional Resources - Learn more about the state policy process and download resources on issues that impact infants, toddlers, and their families at both the state and community levels.
Baby Matters: A Gateway to State Policies and Initiatives - Search the Baby Matters database for resource information on state policies and initiatives that impact infants, toddlers and their families.
Infant and Toddler State Fact Sheets - See how infants, toddlers, and their families are faring in each of the 51 states across the U.S.
Community Initiatives - Learn about the community initiatives featured at ZERO TO THREE and Cuyahoga County, Ohio’s Invest in Children’s national policy summit on early childhood system building in communities.
National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative - Project of the Federal Child Care Bureau at ZERO TO THREE that is designed to support Child Care Development Fund administrators in their efforts to effect systems-wide improvements in infant and toddler child care.
Policy Guide - The Early Experiences Matter Policy Guide includes an issue brief on State Advisory Councils, as well as other policy briefs, practical tools, and in-depth policy papers.
