National policies affect every aspect of families' lives and can promote equity across states to ensure all infant and toddlers have the best opportunity to thrive.
Congress and the Administration could do more to improve our threadbare systems for supporting the health and well-being of young children and families. The ZERO TO THREE federal policy team works to influence decisions made at the national level and offers resources that identify policy opportunities to bolster the supports available to this country’s youngest children and their families, and to lay a strong foundation for our future.
In 2024, babies won at both the federal and state levels thanks to the power of supporters raising their voices and families sharing their personal and powerful stories.
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Joint Letter: Improving the Child Tax Credit
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Five Ways Title IV-B Reauthorization Can Support Infants and Toddlers
Reauthorization would allow states to use Title IV-B funding to implement Safe Babies and enhance their much-needed services.
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Be a Big Voice for Little Kids
Bring attention to what babies and their families need to thrive.