Our 2025 Year In Review

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 earliest years of life. Guided by the science of the developing child, our team expanded research, broadened partnerships, and introduced new resources to help states strengthen their prenatal-to-3 systems of care.

This snapshot reflects key accomplishments from FY24-25, along with major milestones reached in calendar year 2025.

Explore the 2025 Year in Review

Strategic Partnerships

Made 230 connections with state leaders across all 50 states and DC

Tracking Policy Activity

Tracked approximately 1,580 bills and over 130 appropriations bills related to our Roadmap policies and strategies

Advancing Evidence & Insights

Released 20 publications, including research briefs, policy briefs, case studies, evidence snapshots, and Roadmap profile reviews

Looking Ahead

This year’s achievements reflect the dedication and expertise of every team member across the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting states with clear evidence, responsive guidance, and actionable insights to help states build systems that support infants, toddlers, and their families.

Research Brief
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07.02.26

Effective Early Childhood Governance: Lessons Learned from Governance Change

Governance change does not happen overnight, and states rarely accomplish it alone. Drawing on case studies of five states that consolidated their early childhood systems, a new brief from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center identifies seven lessons learned, from sustained advocacy to strong, collaborative leadership, that can help state leaders pursue governance change reflecting their own early childhood goals.

Research Brief
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07.02.26

Early Childhood Governance Typologies: Patterns in State Governance Across the Nation

State choices in early childhood governance shape whether families can easily find, access, and use the services their children need. A new brief from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center maps how all 50 states and the District of Columbia organize these systems, identifying three governance typologies (whole child, school readiness, and parents' workforce participation) to help leaders align governance structure with their early childhood goals.

Blog
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06.24.26

New Research on Medicaid Work Requirements Highlights the Importance of State Policy Choices

As states implement new federal work requirements under OBBBA, several policy choices can help minimize unnecessary coverage loss.