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A Call to Action on Behalf of Maltreated Infants and Toddlers
This policy agenda outline the important steps that can and should be taken to address the needs of vulnerable infants and toddlers in the child welfare system.
A Call to Action represents the collective vision of leading child welfare and early childhood development organizations on the important steps that can and should be taken in policies, programs, and practices to address the needs of vulnerable infants and toddlers who come to the attention of the child welfare system. This policy agenda is intended to provide a starting point for policymakers at all levels of government in creating a response to the children’s special needs. It first presents compelling evidence for addressing the needs of infants and toddlers in the child welfare system, and then suggests key elements of a developmental approach for this vulnerable population. Organizations joining with ZERO TO THREE to create the policy agenda and urge action include American Humane Association, Center for the Study of Social Policy, Child Welfare League of America, and Children’s Defense Fund.
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Ensuring Assessments and Services for All Maltreated Infants and Toddlers
Why is it important to regularly assess and address the physical health, mental health, and developmental needs of maltreated infants and toddlers?
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State Child Welfare Policies and Practices That Support Infants and Toddlers
This webinar featured findings from the Child Welfare Survey Report. The recording and webinar materials are included.
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Tracking Services for Infants, Toddlers & Their Families
To help you in your advocacy for infants and toddlers, this chart summarizes the primary federal programs currently focused on very young children and the roles of federal, state and local government…
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Making it Happen: Overcoming Barriers to Providing Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health
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Testimony: Eliminating Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities
ZERO TO THREE's recommendations to the Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities.