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The Paradigm Shift to Early Relational Health: A Network Movement
David W. Willis, Center for the Study of Social Policy, Washington, DC Nichole Paradis, Alliance for the Advancement of Infant… David W. Willis, Center for the Study of Social Policy, Washington, DC Nichole Paradis, Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, Southgate, Michigan Kay…
Addressing Bias and Advancing Equity in State Policy – New Jersey
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…
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From Alabama to the Arctic Circle
by Jennifer Zawislak , Technical Assistance Specialist, Programmatic Assistance for Tribal Home Visiting (PATH) It was March of 2011. My… by Jennifer Zawislak , Technical Assistance Specialist, Programmatic Assistance for Tribal Home Visiting (PATH) It was March of 2011. My mother had recently passed away…
New Report Reveals Economic and Care Disparities, Continued Mental and Emotional Distress Among Nation’s Babies and Families
ZERO TO THREE report shows 41% of low-income families saw earnings decline in 2021, and that access to childcare remains… ZERO TO THREE report shows 41% of low-income families saw earnings decline in 2021, and that access to childcare remains a challenge The mental and…
Successful Early Childhood Home Visitation State Systems
This webinar, sponsored by the ZERO TO THREE Policy Center, focused on successful early childhood home visitation state systems across… The webinar highlighted four states’ (Colorado, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington) innovative components of home visitation systems and discussed state planning efforts for the…
State Strategies to Strengthen Infant-Toddler Care, while Expanding Pre-K – New Jersey
Anticipating potential growth of state pre-k programs, state policymakers should consider a number of approaches to protect and expand the… In New Jersey, the 1998 Abbott v. Burke Supreme Court decision required the state to provide access to high-quality pre-k for all 3- and…