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Child CareEconomic Security
Child Care Should Work for Every Family, Not Just Some
Home childcare providers are doing incredibly important work. But they often do so without sufficient support, training, or resources.
Early Development
Early Intervention Works, But Only If Families Can Access It
I have eight children. And because of early intervention, every one of them is thriving.
Early DevelopmentEconomic Security
We Know Early Intervention Works. We Can’t Afford to Scale It Back.
I know these systems inside and out. I help other families use them every day. I serve on a parent board. I am doing everything I can. And it is still not enough.
Child CareEarly LearningEconomic Security
When We Support Child Care Workers, We’re Supporting Families
When teachers are paid fairly and supported, they can show up fully for children. When they are working multiple jobs just to get by, that strain shows up in the classroom. I have seen it. I have lived it.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
What My Baby Taught Me About Hope
I had postpartum anxiety and depression. I was fortunate to have the time to cope. I can’t imagine going through that while working full-time.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Where Was My Village?
Parents need to be supported (in order) to provide support. The airlines had it right—put your own oxygen mask on first.
Child Welfare
From System-Involved to System Advocate
Safe Babies Court gives parents a real shot—not just at getting their kids back, but at breaking cycles.
Early DevelopmentEarly Learning
Building a Better Future
I joined Early Head Start when my oldest was 18 months old and I had just found out I was expecting again. I was struggling to make ends meet, stressing over how I’d even afford diapers.
Early Learning
A Strong Start for Baby Jeremiah
As a single mom, I constantly worry about being a good parent, making ends meet, and protecting my mental health. It’s a lot to carry.

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Early Development

Bringing Communities Together for Young Children: A Washington Video Story

Across Washington, state and local partners are building stronger connections among early childhood professionals and communities to make supports more accessible for families.
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Early Development

Partnering to Strengthen Early Childhood Services: A Colorado Video Story

Learn how state and community partners in Colorado are working alongside families to strengthen care, build the early childhood workforce, and ensure families help shape services for young children.
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Child Welfare

Standing Beside Parents When It Matters The Most

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Child WelfareEarly Development

Invisible Wounds Don’t Disappear. They Develop.

Join AnnaMarie on her inspiring journey with Safe Babies in Colorado and her vision to change outcomes across communities and generations.
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Child Welfare

Going Upstream: Reaching Families Before a Crisis Happens

A Utah Statewide Coordinator reflects on how Safe Babies helps systems go upstream, listen to families and respond before crisis happens.
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Child Welfare

I Thought I Was Doing Justice, Then Safe Babies Showed Me What That Really Means

An Assistant County Attorney in Polk County, Iowa shares how Safe Babies changed the way she sees families, advocacy and what it means to do the work well.
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Child Welfare

I Didn’t Have To Go Through It Alone: What Real Support Looks Like

A parent who went through Safe Babies court shares how her coordinator helped her feel prepared, supported and able to move forward for her family.
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Child WelfareEarly Development

Before Foster Care: A Different Path for Families

Delaney, a Safe Babies Community Coordinator in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, shares how prevention work helps families get support earlier — before crisis leads to separation.
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Child CareEconomic Security

Child Care Should Work for Every Family, Not Just Some

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Early Development

Early Intervention Works, But Only If Families Can Access It

Davinya has eight children. And because of early intervention, every one of them is thriving.
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Early DevelopmentEconomic Security

We Know Early Intervention Works. We Can’t Afford to Scale It Back.

An Illinois mother and early intervention professional shares how critical supports helped her daughter Calypso overcome early health challenges—and why families need greater investment in services that help children thrive.
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Economic SecurityInfant and Early Childhood Mental HealthPhysical Health & Nutrition

Programs Like Medicaid Are What Hold Families Together

Raine shares how Head Start, Medicaid and SNAP provided critical support for her family as they navigated her husband's mental health challenges, her sister's diabetes care and the financial realities of raising children.
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Child CareEarly LearningEconomic Security

When We Support Child Care Workers, We’re Supporting Families

Amyrkha's story shows that when child care workers are supported and valued, families like hers have the stable, reliable care they need to work, provide for their children and thrive.
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Early Development

Connecting Families to Services: A Maui Video Story

Hear directly from the partners, providers, and family leaders behind a Maui team working to build stronger early childhood systems.
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Early DevelopmentInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Becoming the Mom I Knew I Could Be

Shania explains how HealthySteps turned the doctor’s office into a place where she could say, “I’m scared,” and not feel judged.
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