Building a world where they can thrive
In the first three years of life, a baby’s brain is growing faster than in any other period, shaping how they learn, connect and thrive for the rest of their life.
This is when families across the nation need the most support and often face their greatest challenges: figuring out new parenthood, accessing medical care, finding quality child care, getting help when major crises arise — and they’re doing it all without a roadmap.
Belief is where it starts. Action is where it matters.
The brain grows faster between ages 0-3 than at any other time in life.
Featured Story
Baby Cohen
My daughter was diagnosed with PTSD before she even entered kindergarten.
My biggest dream is to be a good mother, to give her a good education, and for her to feel happy.
As soon as my pregnancy began, a wave of anxiety and isolation hit me that I never saw coming.
I want her to be able to accomplish everything she sets her heart on.
In the NICU, my baby spent weeks fighting to breathe, eat, and grow. Every day brought another specialist: neonatology, cardiology, neurology.
It breaks my heart that so many families are forced back to work just days after giving birth.
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What My Baby Taught Me
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Finding My Purpose
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ZERO TO THREE is the nation’s leading nonprofit working to ensure all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. Since 1977, we have advanced the proven power of nurturing relationships. We elevate the knowledge and skills of professionals who support young children. We advocate for policies that give every baby the strongest start possible. And, we provide practical resources and critical connections so families don’t have to figure it all out alone.
