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South Carolina Will Provide Paid Family Leave to State Employees
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a new state employee paid family leave benefit into law last week. S. 11… South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a new state employee paid family leave benefit into law last week. S. 11 will provide state employees with…
Baby Steps: Economic Inclusion Gains in States
As state legislative sessions across the country begin to close, we are excited to see how new gains in economic… As state legislative sessions across the country begin to close, we are excited to see how new gains in economic inclusion policies will benefit babies…
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…
South Carolina Launches Web Portal for Families
Navigating services can be a heavy lift for families with infants and toddlers. Most states offer an array of services,… Navigating services can be a heavy lift for families with infants and toddlers. Most states offer an array of services, and accessing them sometimes requires…
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Policy and Advocacy Achievements for Babies in 2021
Thank you for being a Big Voice for Little Kids in 2021! Let's keep babies top of mind in… This year, babies and families have had powerful champions, with extraordinary results. Policymakers are learning about the potential of the first three years of life and…
ZERO TO THREE Welcomes 2020-22 Fellowship Class
16 early childhood leaders worldwide to engage in 18-month transformative leadership experience. Washington, October 7, 2020 – ZERO TO THREE, the leading nonprofit… 16 early childhood leaders worldwide to engage in 18-month transformative leadership experience. Washington, October 7, 2020 – ZERO TO THREE, the leading nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all…