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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,
Three-day academy brought together state teams and national experts to examine how governance structures can improve outcomes for young children and families. Nashville, Tennessee – The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College
As families across the country navigate the pressures of finding and affording child care, new research from Vanderbilt University’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center examines what that landscape looks like in greater Nashville, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee
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A Snapshot of our Work to Strengthen Prenatal-to-3 Systems of Care Across the Country In 2025, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center continued to support state leaders with rigorous evidence and policy analysis focused on the
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Tarrant County needs about 2,000 more early childhood educators to fully staff existing child care centers. That shortage makes it harder for parents — especially mothers — to work, according to a new study analyzing
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The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center’s 2025 State Policy Roadmap shows Colorado leading the country in early-childhood resource availability for working parents. The Center’s interactive “Policy Impact Calculator” shows that a working parent with two young children
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- 11.03.25
Explore how policies are shaping healthy futures for children nationwide!
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- 10.01.25
Enjoy a recap of the Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit!
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- 09.03.25
Discover insights for supporting strong child care systems!
