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Together, we are working to ensure that all babies have a strong start in life.

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Nearly one-third of parents report lacking support from family, friends or partners.
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Between birth and age 3, a baby's brain makes more than 1 million neural connections per second.
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On average, new mothers take 10 weeks of maternity leave, with the majority being unpaid.
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Early intervention returns up to $16 for every $1 invested.

Belief is where it starts. Action is where it matters.

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Time to Heal Is Time to Thrive

Ashley's heart-wrenching story highlights the necessity of paid family and medical leave for healing and family unity.
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A Journey I Never Expected to Walk Alone

Adriana shares how access to early intervention services has made all of the difference with her oldest son.
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Finding My Purpose in the Hardest Places

A childhood of trauma led Maranyely to become the support she once needed, an early childhood therapist helping kids feel seen and safe.
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Zero To Three is a national nonprofit whose mission is to give all babies a strong start in life.

ZERO TO THREE is the nation’s leading nonprofit working to ensure all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. Since 1977, we have advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships.

We elevate the knowledge and skills of professionals who support young children. We advocate for policies that give every baby the strongest start possible. And, we provide practical resources and critical connections so families don’t have to figure it all out alone.

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