Issue Areas
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All babies deserve a strong start.
If every adult made our issue areas a priority, society would have the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
After age 3, the brain begins to prune itself: The neural connections that are used frequently become more secure while the others fade away. Essentially, the brain loses what it doesn’t use.
By focusing on each of these key issue areas, we address the various ways that adults can support healthy development.
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Early Development
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Early Learning
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Economic Security
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Cost Calculator
The IECMHC cost calculator is for IECMH consultation professionals, program managers and administrators and those supporting, designing and managing infant and early childhood mental health consultation programs.
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Physical Health & Nutrition
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Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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Trauma
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