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2026 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit

Did you miss the Summit? Click here to access the full recording.

Ten Years, Hundreds of Policies, Millions of Families

Millions of families with young children have benefited from the hundreds of investments states have made since 2016

States Are Helping Thousands of Families Balance Work, Care, and the Costs of Raising Young Children

New report finds continued state momentum across policies that shape families’ financial stability and access to health and child care.  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 18, 2026 – Raising an infant or toddler requires time, care,

2026 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap

Explore where states stand, track progress on proven policies, and identify opportunities to strengthen early childhood systems.

Roadmap Policies and Strategies Overview

UNITED STATES ROADMAP 2026 Roadmap Summary Child and Family Outcomes Demographic Characteristics ROADMAP POLICIES AND STRATEGIES Roadmap Policies and Strategies Overview EFFECTIVE POLICIES Expanded Income Eligibility for Health Insurance Paid Family and Medical Leave State

United States 2026 Roadmap Summary

HOW DID STATES CHANGE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD POLICY LANDSCAPE IN 2026? Big policy wins for families with young children happened across the country this past legislative session. Since our last Roadmap was released in September

State-Level Outcomes

CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES Based on the science of the developing child, we have identified 19 outcome measures to track the overall health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers and their parents. Each outcome is aligned

Demographic Characteristics

DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS The characteristics of families vary considerably by state. A clear picture of the current demographic composition and characteristics of a state’s prenatal-to-3 population can help to inform policy leaders as to who is

Early Intervention Services

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES WHAT ARE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides funds for states to establish Early Intervention (EI) programs, which

Early Head Start

EARLY HEAD START WHAT IS EARLY HEAD START AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded program that promotes healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in young children, helps

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