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.

Research Brief
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11.03.25

State Policy Progress on Earned Income Tax Credits in 2025

State earned income tax credits (EITCs) provide financial support to low and moderate-income families, offering relief that can reduce poverty and improve economic stability. Research shows that access to supports such as EITCs can lead

Research Brief
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10.28.25

How Do State Policy Choices Impact Family Resources?

The Policy Impact Calculator compares the level of resources available to a full-time working family across states. This interactive tool offers a self-guided tour of the substantial variation in state policy choices for working families

Research Brief
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10.24.25

Low Pay, No Matter the Path for Early Childhood Educators: Findings from North Texas

Early childhood educators are vital to shaping the development of young children, but despite the significant responsibility of nurturing young learners, many educators earn wages that fall far below a living wage. In this brief,

2025 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit​