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“Life is complicated, and to understand it as researchers and scholars…well, we have our work cut out for us,“ said Dr. Deborah Vandell at the Society for Research in Child Development’s multidisciplinary conference. Hundreds of
You may know our signature publication, the Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap, which provides states with actionable, evidence-based policy solutions to support young children and their parents. But did you know that the Roadmap is just
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
Evidence-based home visiting programs positively impact these strategy goals: Nurturing and Responsive Child-Parent Relationships SUMMARY   Evidence-based home visiting programs are an effective state strategy to impact: Participation in evidence-based home visiting programs leads to
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.