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Give Babies the Strongest Start in Life: Federal Mandatory Programs Matter
Learn how federal mandatory programs like CCDF, TANF and SSBG help babies and families access essential services.
Special Briefing: What Federal Actions and Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Babies and Families
Critical programs for babies and young children like Medicaid, Head Start/Early Head Start, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and several others, could face massive funding reductions, leading to catastrophic impacts on America’s families.
On March 11, we heard from Matthew Melmed, ZERO TO THREE’s Executive Director, about what has happened in the first 6 weeks of the Trump administration and the 119th Congress, what’s at stake for babies and families, and what you can do to take action!
Why This Matters:
As part of the ZERO TO THREE community, you have a network of professionals, advocates, and allies standing with you. We are here to provide the resources, guidance and advocacy support you need. Together, we must protect critical programs that support the healthy development of infants and toddlers, ensure access to family-centered care, and advocate for policies that invest in our youngest generation and brighter future for all. Your voice matters. Your work matters.
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Tell Congress to make babies a national priority.
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RATTLED: Babies, Families and a Year of Growing Strain
A national snapshot of life for families with infants and toddlers in 2025 reveals a troubling reality: economic pressure, emotional distress and uncertainty intensified across the year even as families fought to provide stability and love for their babies.
Distillation
5 Ways Parents’ Emotional Regulation Matters for Healthy Child Development
Learn how to stay calm with kids, manage parenting stress and support your child’s emotions with simple, practical strategies.
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