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Advancing Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: The Integration of DC:0–5 Into State Policy and Systems

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By: Amanda Szekely, Therese Ahlers, Julie Cohen, Cindy Oser, Zero to Three January 1, 2018
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This paper discusses why and how states are integrating DC:0–5 into state policy and systems, provides state examples to highlight some of the strategies that states have used to allow, promote, or require the use of DC:0–5, and provides recommendations for further improvements in state IECMH policy and practice.

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Collaborative Leadership and Power Lessons on Authentic Family and Community Partnerships

Video June 20, 2024

During this one-hour webinar, hosted in partnership with Vital Village Networks, you’ll witness the limitless wisdom and leadership that lives in our communities. Hear about best practices and lessons learned from prenatal-to-three (PN3) coalitions across the country that are working to shift and share power with parents and community partners. We’ll explore what it looks like to build trust and relationships while redesigning what it means to lead together for the health and wellbeing of our children.

Family Engagement

Report June 13, 2024

Family engagement at the state and local level is an essential component of high-quality, inclusive early childhood care and education (ECCE) programs and systems. Engaging families as partners during the early years allows parents and caregivers to establish strong connections that support their children’s development, well-being, and achievement long term.