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State-Based Resources

States are incubators for innovative ideas and often set the trends about which policy strategies build momentum and which do not. Learn what your state is doing to support very young children and how infants and toddlers are faring by visiting your state’s page below.

Each page includes articles highlighting state policies and initiatives that support infants, toddlers, and their families. They also include the State of Babies Yearbook: 2019 State Profile, where you can learn how your state measures up on indicators related to Good Health, Strong Families, and Positive Early Learning Experiences.

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Field Study
Strengthening Early Childhood Development Through Enhanced Pediatric Screenings and Referrals
This field study explores a four-year partnership between First 5 LA and L.A. Care Health Plan aimed at improving developmental… Home Leer en español. Abstract Through a combination of practice coaching, workflow integration, provider education, and large-scale community outreach, the initiative led to a…
Distillation
How Relationships Drive Results in Early Intervention Services
For early intervention services to be successful, the referral process needs more than a form — it needs people working… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Partnerships between early intervention services and community health workers, early childhood educators and pediatric practices are vital to…
Webinar
Economic Security as a Foundation for Healthy Development
Safe Babies, a program of ZERO TO THREE™, presents an insightful webinar focusing on the significance of economic security for… Why it matters: Economic stability is foundational to meeting basic needs, which are essential for the wellbeing and growth of children, particularly in their…
Distillation
Why the First 1,000 Days Matter: Advocacy Tips for Early Childhood Professionals
An early childhood advocacy guide for professionals who want to be a big voice for little kids.… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Your voice is critical in shaping systems that work for babies, families and the professionals who support them. You don’t need…
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Virtual Event
Strengthening the IECMH Workforce: New Competencies, Shared Supports
In a time when mental health challenges are touching families and professionals alike, supporting the Infant and Early Childhood Mental… In a time when mental health challenges are touching families and professionals alike, supporting the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) workforce has never…
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Journal
From Reflection to Revolution: Leadership in the IECMH Field
The 2025 IECMH Emerging Leadership Awardees reflect leadership rooted in relationships, humility, and a long-term vision for change.… Home Leer en español. The 2025 IECMH Emerging Leadership Awardees reflect leadership rooted in relationships, humility, and a long-term vision for change.Dr. Diana Morelen blends reflective…

State-Based Resources

Strengthening Early Childhood Development Through Enhanced Pediatric Screenings and Referrals

How Relationships Drive Results in Early Intervention Services

Economic Security as a Foundation for Healthy Development

Why the First 1,000 Days Matter: Advocacy Tips for Early Childhood Professionals

Strengthening the IECMH Workforce: New Competencies, Shared Supports

From Reflection to Revolution: Leadership in the IECMH Field