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.
- Show all
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Distillation
Buzzwords Explained: Child Trauma
Child trauma is defined as any perceived harm or threat of death that a child experiences or witnesses directly or… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways More than 20% of babies will have one or more adverse childhood experiences in their first three years…
- Field Study
The Truck with the Large Shovel in the Front: A Lesson in Experiential Learning
How one early childhood educator embraced experiential learning to help toddlers explore their natural curiosity and learn about community.… Home Leer en español. The Truck with the Large Shovel in the Front: A Lesson in Experiential Learning Roosevelt Island in New York City. AuthorAidan…
- Distillation
How long is the average maternity leave in the US?
Paid leave is a public health issue and plays a crucial role in fostering healthier families and stronger societal… Home Leer en español. Key Takeaways The majority of families are forced to cut short their recovery, transition and bonding time after the birth or…
Data and Policy Briefs
Through a series of data and policy briefs, the Infant-Toddler Court Program National Resource Center is creating resources for state… These briefs draw upon the latest data and trends for very young children and synthesize key opportunities and challenges for creating policy change that addresses…
- Webinar
Supporting Infants and Parents at the Nexus of Perinatal Mental Health and Child Welfare
Learn about perinatal mental health and its intersection with child welfare through a dyadic lens. Why it matters: This webinar… Learn about perinatal mental health and its intersection with child welfare through a dyadic lens. Why it matters: This webinar is essential for professionals in…
Nurturing Development: Policy Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health to Enhance Early Childhood Well-being and Reduce Child Welfare Involvement
Nurturing Development: Policy Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health to Enhance Early Childhood Well-being and Reduce Child Welfare Involvement highlights the… Nurturing Development: Policy Strategies for Perinatal Mental Health to Enhance Early Childhood Well-being and Reduce Child Welfare Involvement highlights the significance of supporting the mental…