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Alaska Is Using American Rescue Plan Funds to Think Creatively About Supporting Babies and Families
In early 2023, ZERO TO THREE interviewed eight states to understand how they are leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funding… In early 2023, ZERO TO THREE interviewed eight states to understand how they are leveraging American Rescue Plan Act funding to meet the needs of…
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Social Determinants of Health for Infants and Toddlers
The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for infants and toddlers shape development from the start, with life-long consequences. Babies’ rapid… The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for infants and toddlers shape development from the start, with life-long consequences. Babies’ rapid early development makes them particularly…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Children are sacred and the hope of each nation. To many Native Americans across Indian Country, children are viewed as… Children are sacred and the hope of each nation. To many Native Americans across Indian Country, children are viewed as sacred beings. They are…
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Promoting Family Engagement and Early Identification of Developmental Delays: The Role of Act Early Ambassadors
Jennifer Hall-Lande, University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration and MN-LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) Deana McGuire Buck, Richmond,… Jennifer Hall-Lande, University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration and MN-LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) Deana McGuire Buck, Richmond, Virginia Deepa Srinivasavaradan, SPAN Parent…
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Promoting Good Health, Strong Families, and Positive Early Learning Experiences: "State of Babies Yearbook: 2022"
ZERO TO THREE Policy Center, Washington, DC Editor’s Note To understand the broader societal context for supporting the healthy development… ZERO TO THREE Policy Center, Washington, DC Editor’s Note To understand the broader societal context for supporting the healthy development and well-being of infants and…
Addressing Bias and Advancing Equity in State Policy – California
Ensuring an equitable start for all babies requires understanding the influence of race, ethnicity, and racism in the lives of… As a result of the longstanding history of systemic racism and marginalization in the United States, babies in communities of color, particularly Black, Hispanic, and…