The Strongest Start for Every Child
The first three years of life are the most important for lifelong mental health and well-being.
We are experts in translating the science of early childhood development into real impact.
Our Focus
Learn more about the most important issues impacting babies and toddlers.


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Fellowship Class of 2022-2024
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NPR Interview Shows Babies and Families Continue to Struggle 3 Years After the Pandemic
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Webinar: Talking Trauma With Young Children
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Diverse Books for All Coalition
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From birth to 3, a child’s brain produces more than 1 million neural connections each second.


Upcoming Events


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February 1, 2023
Critical Competencies Coaching Program
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Virtual
February 7, 2023
DC:0-5 Clinical Training
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Virtual
March 1, 2023
Virtual Critical Competencies Area 1 Micro-ToT: Supporting Social-Emotional Development
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March 6, 2023
The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years Old Virtual Training of Trainers
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March 7, 2023
The Growing Brain Basics Webinar Series
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April 3, 2023
Virtual Critical Competencies Area 2 Micro-ToT: Supporting Cognitive Development
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Virtual
April 3, 2023
Critical Competencies Coaching Program
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Virtual
May 1, 2023
Virtual Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators Area 3 Micro-ToT: Supporting Language and Literacy Development
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Virtual
June 1, 2023
Critical Competencies Coaching Program
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Babies are born with unlimited potential, but it's up to each state to help give them a strong start.
Your Gift Can Chart a New Path for a Child
Your donation to ZERO TO THREE helps train thousands of early childhood providers, empower millions of families worldwide and advocate for responsive policies affecting babies and their families.


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Parenting for Social Justice
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