MINNESOTA’S PROGRESS ON THE PRENATAL-TO-3 STATE POLICY ROADMAP The Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap guides state leaders on the most effective investments to ensure all children thrive from the start. Since the 2020 Roadmap, Minnesota adopted
THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN MINNESOTA The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN MINNESOTA The characteristics of families vary considerably by state. A clear picture of the current demographic composition and characteristics of a state’s prenatal-to-3 population can help to inform
CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING IN MINNESOTA State policy choices influence the wellbeing of children and families. The data below illustrate the range on 18 outcome measures of child and family wellbeing between the state in
MINNESOTA’S POLICY CHOICES IMPACT FAMILY RESOURCES A state’s policy choices do not operate in isolation from one another. Instead, they interact to provide critical resources and create a system of support of varying generosity for
With most legislatures adjourned for the year, we recap the 2024 action on state policies to support children and families. So far this year, lawmakers throughout the country debated—and many passed—legislation that aligns with four key components of the prenatal-to-3 system of care.
Minnesota policies support expectant parents and young children more than other states, but there is still room for improvement, according to a team of Vanderbilt researchers. The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University evaluates
THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN MINNESOTA The prenatal to age 3 (PN-3) period is the most rapid and sensitive period of development, and it sets the foundation for long-term health and wellbeing. The science
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS The characteristics of families vary considerably by state. A clear picture of the current demographic composition and characteristics of a state’s prenatal-to-3 population can help to inform policy leaders as to who is
By Jacque Whearty, Policy Manager Imagine that you just found out you may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will help you feed your two children. But first, you need to fill
