State Policy Lever Checklists
State leaders have a wide array of policy levers to consider when crafting state policies known to support the prenatal-to-3 period. To ensure that a policy has its intended impact on infants, toddlers, and their
Evidence of Impact for Expanded Income Eligibility for Health Insurance
Download PDF Expanded income eligibility for health insurance is one of the five most effective policies that states can implement to ensure children get off to a healthy start and thrive, and that promote greater
Evidence of Impact for Reduced Administrative Burden for SNAP
Download PDF A median recertification interval of 12 months or longer for SNAP is one of the five most effective Implementing a combination of low-burden state policies to increase SNAP participation among children with families,
Evidence of Impact for Paid Family Leave
Download PDF Paid family leave is one of the five most effective policies that a state can implement to make sure children get off to a healthy start and thrive, and that promote greater equity
Evidence of Impact for State Minimum Wage
Download PDF A state minimum wage of at least $10 per hour is one of the five most effective policies a state can A state minimum wage of at least $10.00 per hour is one
Evidence of Impact for State Earned Income Tax Credit
Download PDF A refundable state earned income tax credit of at least 10 percent of the federal credit is one of the five most effective policies a state can implement to ensure children get off
Evidence of Impact for Child Care Subsidies
Download PDF Child care subsidies are one of the six most effective strategies that a state can implement to make sure children get off to a healthy start and thrive, and that promote greater equity
Evidence Review Top 5 Facts: Child Allowance
Download Top 5 Facts (PDF)Full Evidence Review in the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Clearinghouse A child allowance is a cash-based family support policy aimed at providing families with children a consistent, recurring income supplement to prevent
