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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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For Babies, Every Decision Matters: Legal Advocacy in Child Welfare
Learn how legal advocacy in child welfare can help babies and toddlers receive the support, services and stability they need… Home Leer en español. AuthorKimber Navarette, JDTraining and Technical Assistance Specialist Key Takeaways Legal advocacy is most effective when it is collaborative and relationship-centered.Early childhood…
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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.… The first three years lay the foundation for lifelong learning, health and achievement. In this time of rapid brain development, every moment matters, and any service delay is…
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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… Home A national snapshot of life for families with infants and toddlers in 2025 reveals a troubling reality: economic pressure, emotional distress and uncertainty intensified…
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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.… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Children learn how to handle stress by watching the adults around them.Naming and talking about emotions helps children understand and…
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What Preschoolers Understand About AI
What do preschoolers understand about AI? Understand the role of parents and caregivers in guiding AI literacy with young… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Preschoolers may understand that AI is a tool made by people, but they still need help understanding that AI can…
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AI Slop or High-Quality Screen Content? How Parents Can Tell the Difference
Discover the clear indicators of AI-slop that we can use to make good decisions about what kids are watching.… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways High-quality children’s content should encourage real-world learning and connection, not just keep kids watching with fast-moving visuals and noise.Watch for…