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
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 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 Paid Family Leave
Evidence shows that Paid Family Leave 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 this policy here
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
Paid Family Leave and Affordable Child Care Are Integral to a Strong Prenatal-to-3 System of Care
RESEARCH BRIEF | B.004.0221 February 2021 Download PDF Research demonstrates that the prenatal-to-3 age period lays the foundation for children’s cognitive and emotional development.1 It is critical that infants and toddlers receive nurturing, responsive care
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
Video Overview of the 2020 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
The 2020 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap is a comprehensive review of effective policies and strategies to help state policy leaders make informed decisions regarding their state’s prenatal-to-3 system of care. This new tool – to
