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 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
How Will the American Rescue Plan Strengthen the Prenatal-to-3 System of Care? A Summary of the 2021 Act’s Benefits for Infants and Toddlers

View related 3/30/21 webinar recording and materials for a walk through of the American Rescue Plan and Q&A with Dr. Cynthia Osborne and Dr. Greg Duncan: Click here for event page. RESEARCH BRIEF | B.005.0321March
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
Why Do We Focus on the Prenatal-to-3 Age Period?: Understanding the Importance of the Earliest Years

Investing in Families During the Earliest Years Can Improve Quality of Life in the Short and Long Term Our health and wellbeing prenatally and during the first three years of life affect all future learning,
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
Florida and Colorado Increase the Presence of Evidence-driven Prenatal-to-3 Policies

Through comprehensive reviews of rigorous research, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center identified the five most effective policies that states can implement to impact the immediate and long-term health and wellbeing of infants, toddlers, and their
State Variation Tables from the Appendix of the 2020 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap
The 2020 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap identifies the most effective state-level policies and strategies that support the developing child. Below are the state variation tables from the Roadmap. Policy Goals Access to Needed Services (PDF)