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
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
2021 Roadmap Deep Dive: Beyond effectiveness: How can state policy choices increase equity?
State policy and programmatic actions can lead to or reduce racial disparities. Adopting and implementing the effective policies outlined in the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap are steps in the right direction to strengthen equity in systems of
2021 Roadmap Deep Dive: Beyond health coverage: How can states use Medicaid to fund the Roadmap?
Expanding income eligibility for Medicaid is one of most effective state policy solutions for the foundational prenatal-to-3 period. States can also amplify impact on the earliest years of development by leveraging Medicaid to fund four
2021 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
The Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap provides guidance to state leaders on the most effective investments states can make to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive from the start. Grounded in the science of
2021 Roadmap Asset Kits by State
Find your state’s Share and Asset Kits below to incorporate your state’s Roadmap in your work. Kits include suggested copy and graphics for sharing, state specific graphics from the Roadmap, media templates, and more. Download
Resources for Expanded Income Eligibility for Health Insurance
Evidence shows that Expanded Income Eligibility for Health Insurance is one of most effective policies that states can implement to impact outcomes for infants and toddlers. We’ve compiled the Policy Impact Center’s core resources on
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
Beyond the Pandemic: State Policy Options for Supporting Families
RESEARCH BRIEF | B.002.1120 November 2020 Download PDF Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has created numerous challenges for families, particularly those with young children and families of color. Loss of employment has led to the loss
How States Receive Credit for Policy Adoption on the 2020 Prenatal-to-3 Policy Roadmap
The 2020 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap identifies five effective state-level policies that improve the health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers, and their parents. The goal is for all states to adopt and fully implement each
