Resource Library
Use these resources with the State of Babies Yearbook to call on federal and state lawmakers to Think Babies and work to improve outcomes for babies and families. They can be modified for use with your federal, state, and local policymakers.
Social Determinants of Health for Infants and Toddlers
The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for infants and toddlers shape development from the start, with life-long consequences. Babies’ rapid early developmen…
The State of Child Care for Babies: The Need to Do Better for Our Youngest Children
This policy brief takes an in-depth look at the current state of the nation’s child care system and the importance of quality care for early development; and p…
TANF at 25: Poverty Remains High Among the Nation’s Babies, But Few are Assisted
This fact sheet takes a look at the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in its 25th year and its role in the lives of babies in poverty.
Racism Creates Inequities in Maternal and Child Health Even Before Birth
This brief applies a racial and ethnic equity lens to the review of the data on disparities in maternal and child health; and lays out recommendations for poli…
State Policy Initiatives
Learn how states are improving outcomes for babies by searching ZERO TO THREE’s collection of articles highlighting innovative state policies and initiatives, searchable by issue area or state.