Considering Children at Every Turn
Investing in young children from prenatal to age 8 (PN8), especially the crucial prenatal-to-three (PN3) period, is essential for building strong, resilient communities. The earliest years of brain development lay the foundation for all future learning, health, and success.
As a municipal leader, you play a critical role in shaping environments where young children, especially infants and toddlers from the prenatal stage through age three, their families and the early childhood workforce can flourish. You often face competing priorities across agencies and programs, often having to make tough decisions on where and how to invest during challenging political and budget climates.
Choosing to prioritize investments towards young children during those critical early years is a strategic decision that lays the foundation for healthy development, future learning and long-term success.
Whether you’re just beginning or expanding existing efforts, this tool offers:
- Tools and resources to support implementation and community engagement
- Clear, actionable steps grounded in best practices
- Proven strategies to strengthen early childhood systems
- Real-world examples from cities and towns leading the way
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Knowing Your Government’s Structures & Power Influences
Making the Case for Early Childhood Investments
Facilitating Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Strengthening State & Local Alignment
