Research Brief

Brief: State policy progress on state minimum wages in 2023

A state minimum wage of at least $10.00 per hour is one of 12 evidence-based policies included in our 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which details states’ progress toward adopting and implementing policies that effectively

Brief: State policy progress on expanded income eligibility for health insurance in 2023

Expanded income eligibility for health insurance is one of 12 evidence-based policies included in our 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which details states’ progress toward adopting and implementing policies that effectively improve child and family

Brief: State policy progress on earned income tax credits in 2023

A refundable state earned income tax credit (EITC) of at least 10 percent of the federal credit is one of 12 evidence-based policies included in our 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which details states’ progress

Brief: State policy progress on paid family leave in 2023

Paid family leave is one of 12 evidence-based policies in our 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which details states’ progress toward adopting and implementing policies that effectively improve child and family wellbeing . As of

Brief: State policy progress on child care subsidies in 2023

The 2023 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap identifies child care subsidies as one of the most effective policies at improving child and family well-being and the health of the workforce and economy. The Roadmap tracks state

Brief: The research base to inform evidence-based policymaking continues to grow.

This year, the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap—a guide for state leaders on the most effective investments to ensure all children thrive from the start, based on the most rigorous evidence available—has expanded. The Roadmap policies

Community-Based Doulas: A Proven Solution to Improve Perinatal Outcomes

Access to community-based doulas promotes healthier and more equitable infant birth outcomes, maternal and child health, and nurturing and responsive parenting. Community-based doulas are nonmedical, unlicensed, trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center aims to address inequities by advancing research and identifying state policy solutions to reduce disparities

Nashville, TN — Through its Equity Initiative, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center will provide guidance to states on how they can implement effective state-level policies that promote greater equity among infants, toddlers, and their families.

Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage: State Pathways and Policy Impacts

RESEARCH BRIEF | B.007.0222 February 2022 Download PDF Medicaid covers nearly half of all births in the United States.1 As such, state actions to change aspects of the program, like the length of coverage during

Preventing ACEs Through Economic Supports (PACES)

Tax filing behaviors and wellbeing of families in Austin, Texas.