Early Head Start

We released our 2022 Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap in October which provides guidance to state leaders on the most effective investments states can make to ensure all children thrive from the start. Below, you’ll find
Rigorous scientific evidence informs our annual policy guide, which gives states actionable solutions to improve outcomes for all young children.
October 13, 2022 Thousands of national and state leaders, scholars, and practitioners gathered virtually for the preeminent summit on the prenatal-to 3 period. Participants heard the latest research on the most effective policy actions state
Early Head Start positively impacts these strategy goals: Nurturing and Responsive Child Care in Safe Settings Optimal Child Health and Development Nurturing and Responsive Child-Parent Relationships Parental Health and Emotional Wellbeing SUMMARY   Early Head
Parents are mentally and physically healthy, with particular attention paid to the perinatal period.
Children experience warm, nurturing, stimulating interactions with their parents that promote healthy development.
Resources to support research on state policies that improve early childhood development and wellbeing Nashville, TN — The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is proud to announce a generous $300,000 multi-year grant from the Esther A.
When children are not with their parents, they are in high-quality, nurturing, and safe environments.
Children's emotional, physical, and cognitive development is on track, and delays are identified and addressed early.
EARLY HEAD START   WHAT IS EARLY HEAD START AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally-funded program serving pregnant women and infants, toddlers, and their caregivers in families with low