Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Policy
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For Policymakers & Advocates
Our agenda is simple: The ZERO TO THREE Policy Center promotes good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences for all infants and toddlers, with special emphasis on those who are the most vulnerable and in need.
Find research-tested messages on key policy priorities!
Preventing Expulsion from Preschool and Child Care
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Planting Seeds in Fertile Ground: Steps Every Policymaker Should Take to Advance Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
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Good Nutrition Feeds Healthy Development and a Healthy Future: Reauthorization of WIC and CACFP
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Strong Families
Paid Leave is a Must for Hard Working Families
It’s time for Congress to build on what was started in 1993 with the Family Medical Leave Act and pass a comprehensive national paid leave program as quickly as possible.
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Press Release
New Poll Shows 85% of Parents of Babies and Toddlers Want Swift Congressional Action to Reinstate Child Tax Credit Reforms
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Poverty’s Effect on Infants and Toddlers Infographic
Research shows that the effects of poverty diminishes brain growth. With nearly half of America's babies living in or near poverty, we need to invest in our future thinkers, builders, and innovators.
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Paid Leave: A Critical Support for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
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Working Families Infographic
Even when parents work full-time, far too many babies are still living in low-income families.
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Positive Early Learning Experiences
Open Letter
Why I Traveled 2,000 Miles to Advocate for Quality, Affordable Child Care
A typical working mom struggling to find child care, Amy joined Strolling Thunder and took her story to Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to Think Babies.
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In the News
Washington Post: Parents to Congress: If you care about child care, show us the money
Good child care is expensive. Refusing to invest in it is costing the nation dear.
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Supporting Babies Through Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS)
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America’s Future Depends on Quality Child Care
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ZERO TO THREE Comments on Family Engagement
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Early Childhood Systems Resources
A Place to Get Started: Innovation in State Infant and Toddler Policies
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See how each state measures up to giving babies a strong start.
The State of Babies Yearbook is a national profile that provides a snapshot of how infants, toddlers, and their families are faring in each of three key policy domains.
