Federal Policy
National policies affect every aspect of families' lives and can promote equity across states to ensure all infant and toddlers have the best opportunity to thrive.
What We Do
Congress and the Administration could do more to improve our threadbare systems for supporting the health and well-being of young children and families. The ZERO TO THREE federal policy team works to influence decisions made at the national level and offers resources that identify policy opportunities to bolster the supports available to this country’s youngest children and their families, and to lay a strong foundation for our future.
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What’s in the Budget for Babies?
Every year, the President and Congress develop budget proposals to fund the federal government for the upcoming fiscal year. ZERO TO THREE’s budget analysis examines current and proposed funding levels across agencies for the programs and services that most impact infants and toddlers and their families.
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ZERO TO THREE Commends Key Investments for Babies, Toddlers, and Families in President Biden’s FY24 Budget
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Fight for Our Families: An Infant-Toddler Agenda for the President and the 118th Congress
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Be a Big Voice for Little Kids
Bring attention to what babies and their families need to thrive.
