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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Beyond the Training Room: Shifting Early Childhood Systems From a Single-Caregiver Default to Coparenting Teams
This article explores lessons from a Florida coparenting program pilot, highlighting systemic barriers to engaging families and practical strategies for… Home Leer en español. Executive Summary Infant and early childhood mental health relies on caregiving systems, yet community human service infrastructure remains tenaciously designed around…
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5-Month-Old Milestones: What to Expect From Your Baby
Babies and toddlers can and do suffer from mental health problems caused by trauma, neglect, biological factors, or environmental… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Five-month milestones include growing movement control, reaching, sound play, and interest in familiar people.Rolling and sitting skills develop over…
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6-Month Developmental Milestones: What to Expect
Babies and toddlers can and do suffer from mental health problems caused by trauma, neglect, biological factors, or environmental… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways Look for growing connection. Familiar faces, shared laughter, and little “conversations” are important parts of development. Make room for movement.…
First Years, New Frontier: Policy Principles for Children and Families in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us, including the world our youngest children are growing up in. The… A policy blueprint for putting babies, toddlers and families first. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world around us, including the world our youngest children…
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Why I Use AI to Monitor my Baby
A new mom shares her experience with AI baby monitors and how they can lighten the mental load or fuel… Home Leer en español. AuthorMadeline Daniels BenderevDirector of Digital StrategyMadeline believes sharing powerful stories can move people to act. As Director of Digital Strategy…
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The Best Early Childhood Conferences of 2026-2028
Looking for the best early childhood conferences in 2025? Discover must-attend events for educators, caregivers, and child development experts.… Home Leer en español. 5 Reasons to Attend Early Childhood Conferences check it out We asked experts for their top early childhood conferences, and here…