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The Child Development Case for Paid Family Leave Insurance in New York
This fact sheet makes the child developmental case for New York state's enactment of paid family leave legislation.
Enacting legislation that provides parents with paid leave from work to care for their young children is critical to the healthy development of children and families. Now is the time for New York lawmakers to secure the best beginnings for babies and the best future for the state by supporting paid family leave. Download this fact sheet to understand why paid family leave is necessary for the success of infants, toddlers, and their families.
This fact sheet was developed by ZERO TO THREE in partnership with the New York Paid Family Leave Insurance Campaign and the National Partnership for Women and Families,
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