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The Child Development Case for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
We need public policies that promote time for parents and caregivers to care for and bond with their infants and… We need public policies that promote time for parents and caregivers to care for and bond with their infants and toddlers, without jeopardizing the ability…
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2018 Policy and Advocacy Wins for Babies
Despite uncertainty this year, federal and state policymakers made progress for babies. At the beginning of this past year, programs… Despite uncertainty this year, federal and state policymakers made progress for babies. At the beginning of this past year, programs that provide babies and their…
States Take Action for Infants and Toddlers!
Spring and summer have brought several state budget wins for babies and toddlers across the nation, in some cases, via… Spring and summer have brought several state budget wins for babies and toddlers across the nation, in some cases, via increased funding through the federal…
Supporting Young Children Experiencing Separation and Trauma
Resources for Adults Who Care for Them… Young children and their families can be tremendously affected by trauma, with significant implications for well-being well into the future. And while young children can be very expressive, they often do not have the skills or ability…
Paid Leave Talking Points
Use these talking points to engage community members in conversations about paid family and medical leave and urge policymakers to… Use these talking points to engage community members in conversations about paid family and medical leave and urge policymakers to prioritize paid leave. Note: These talking…
State Budgets Include Some Wins for Babies and Toddlers
Recently passed state budgets include some wins for infants, toddlers, and their families. Several states increased investments in programs that… Recently passed state budgets include some wins for infants, toddlers, and their families. Several states increased investments in programs that support young children, such as…