2025 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit

Join us at the 2025 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit

Our annual Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit returns on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 PM CT. We’ll be joined by state leaders, advocates, others who share interest in the Center’s innovations.

We’ll take 90 minutes to catch up on the latest findings—exploring which states made the most progress in expanding economic opportunities for families with young children.

At this event, you will:

Hear an overview of the NEW 2025 State Policy Roadmap
Hear expert insights on state efforts to protect and implement evidence-based policies in 2025 
Learn more about the impact of recent federal policy changes on states
Learn how state and federal policy choices interact and explore opportunities to advance policy in 2026

Join the conversation about state policy action to support early childhood development and family wellbeing.

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10.22.25

The North Texas Child Care Workforce Study

The North Texas early care and education (ECE) workforce plays a vital role in supporting children, families, and the economy. This report examines demographics and experiences of the ECE workforce, as well as the supply of child care programs they support.

Research Brief
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10.20.25

State Policies to Promote Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Did you know state policies play an important role in promoting infant and early childhood mental health? Infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH) describes the capacity of a child leading to healthy social and

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10.07.25

State Policy Progress on Paid Family and Medical Leave in 2025

Paid family and medical leave (PFML) is one of several evidence-based policies in our 2025 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which details states’ progress toward adopting and implementing policies that effectively improve child and family wellbeing.

2025 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit​