According to The State of Babies Yearbook: 2023, 1 in 5 households with babies are experiencing poverty. An enhanced, fully refundable Child Tax Credit is a proven measure towards reducing poverty for children and babies during their most critical years of development.

Unlock a child's potential with play-based learning! Infants and toddlers grow creative and engaged when they're given the freedom to learn and explore at their own pace. Learn more: bit.ly/3VEalEQ

Offering paid family and medical leave and access to affordable, high-quality child care as a nation....very demure, very mindful.

Be a Big Voice for Little Kids this election season! #ThinkBabiesandVote Download the toolkit: bit.ly/4dO8NOT #Election2024 #Vote2024

Our nation stands at a pivotal moment for policy and progress. Both parties are discussing ways to move forward, and now is the time for action. Read more from the Los Angeles Times and chief policy officer Miriam Calderon: lat.ms/4dE5URe

The #BabiesontheBus go #CareCantWait! The #CareonTour bus wheels go round and round—because babies and families can’t wait for Paid Family and Medical Leave and high quality, affordable #childcare. ZERO TO THREE

I'm very excited to have this white paper out in the world and to start thinking with partners about sustainable funding models that could work in PA. Thanks Emma Golub, MPH and Kali Hackett for all your work and HealthySteps ZERO TO THREE for your partnership

Patricia Cole ZERO TO THREE I 110% now am singing "The #BabiesontheBus go #CareCantWait!" in my head... and all through the town :)

We're working to advance evidence-based and emerging programs that support healthy early childhood development. That's why we partnered with HealthySteps to explore how states like PA can sustain this impactful program. Read our analysis ⤵️ policylab.chop.edu/tools-and-memo…

Care is a universal experience that affects everyone. Learn more about the care economy. #CareCantWait #ThinkBabies bit.ly/3Z0XkaE

Families across the country are struggling to afford care, with direct care workers earning only $15 an hour. It’s time we increase pay for early educators. #CareCantWait #ThinkBabies zerotothree.org/resource/disti…

Child care lacks the government support that K-12 education receives, leaving families and underpaid providers to bear the cost. In the end, it's babies who lose during their critical early years. #CareCantWait bit.ly/3z9PiS2

The Surgeon General’s new advisory highlights the pressures facing parents today and their impact on child well-being. Supporting parents and caregivers is key to ensuring the mental health of our youngest citizens. Learn more: bit.ly/3XzNeMV

The top three reasons behind the high cost of child care? • Staff-to-child ratios • Operational costs • Limited Public Funding Families can’t pay more and early childhood educators can’t make less. We need a national solution. #CareCantWait bit.ly/4dGHwOD

The US is the only industrialized country without a federal paid leave policy. We need permanent national paid family and medical leave to ensure all families can care for their babies, build relationships, foster development, and support healing. #CareCantWait

While FMLA guarantees 12 weeks of unpaid leave, many mothers cannot afford to forego a paycheck for so long. The majority of families are forced to cut short their recovery, transition and bonding time. #CareCantWait bit.ly/3X4cNUH

Last month, Children's Trust staff Rayna Charles & Tammy Bernardi attended the #ZeroToThree Learn Conference, presenting on "Safe Kids Thrive: Moving Child Sexual Abuse Prevention from Awareness to Action." Swipe to learn more! Thanks, ZERO TO THREE!

"Child care is the work that makes all other work possible." - Miriam Calderon

The devastating impact of mass shootings and everyday gun violence touches even our youngest children. Access our resources for parents and professionals to help support infants and toddlers through these difficult times: bit.ly/3TfKAZY

Babies can’t vote, but you can! 🗳️ You're invited to be part of a series of conversations with families of infants and toddlers. Hear about the real challenges they face and how you can make a difference. For more info: bit.ly/3zh9DVD #Vote2024 #ThinkBabiesandVote