HOW DID STATES CHANGE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD POLICY LANDSCAPE IN 2026? Big policy wins for families with young children happened across the country this past legislative session. Since our last Roadmap was released in September
CHILD AND FAMILY OUTCOMES Based on the science of the developing child, we have identified 19 outcome measures to track the overall health and wellbeing of infants and toddlers and their parents. Each outcome is aligned
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
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES WHAT ARE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides funds for states to establish Early Intervention (EI) programs, which
THE PRENATAL-TO-3 SYSTEM OF CARE IN ALABAMA 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 Prenatal-to-3
CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING IN ALABAMA State policy choices influence the wellbeing of children and families. The data below illustrate the range on 19 outcome measures of child and family wellbeing between the state in
CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING IN WISCONSIN State policy choices influence the wellbeing of children and families. The data below illustrate the range on 19 outcome measures of child and family wellbeing between the state in
CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING IN WYOMING State policy choices influence the wellbeing of children and families. The data below illustrate the range on 19 outcome measures of child and family wellbeing between the state in