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Three-day academy brought together state teams and national experts to examine how governance structures can improve outcomes for young children and families....
As families across the country navigate the pressures of finding and affording child care, new research from Vanderbilt University’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact...
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Rigorous scientific evidence informs our annual policy guide, which gives states actionable solutions to improve outcomes for all young children.
How do you know if a state policy truly improves outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families? We reviewed thousands of research studies for you.
We conduct original research—including program evaluation, policy analyses, benefit-cost analyses, and mixed methods studies—to build the evidence.
These worksheets walk you through the key levers for policy and program design and implementation—with a focus on building an equitable system of care.
In your state, how do policy choices affect the financial resources a family can use to provide for their children? And how do other states compare?
Our blog features state legislative updates, explainers on complex prenatal-to-3 policy topics, and coverage of important events and emerging research.