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We’re excited to welcome a 4th cohort of six states to ZERO TO THREE’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Financing Policy Project . Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania will join a nationwide learning community, bringing the total to 35 states to strengthen IECMH financing and policy.
“Investing in infant and early childhood mental health is more than a first step—it’s our best shot at shaping a healthier tomorrow for everyone,” said Matthew Melmed, executive director of ZERO TO THREE. “Through the Financing Policy Project, states are stepping up to guarantee every infant and toddler gets the mental health support they need from day one—setting the foundation for a lifetime of well-being.”
This effort helps state leaders develop sustainable policy and financing strategies that ensure infants, young children and caregivers can get the mental health support they need.
“States are boldly addressing some of the toughest challenges in IECMH financing, and we’re proud to support them in this transformative work,” said Lindsay Usry, Director of IECMH Strategy at ZERO TO THREE. “Cohort 4 brings innovative ideas, fresh perspectives, and momentum to this growing national movement.”
Learn more about the transformative work of the first three Cohort states and how they build systems that meet the unique needs of infants, young children, families and the workforce that supports them.
