Infancy Policy Leadership Circle Forming
The New York Zero-to-Three Network announces the formation of a new initiative aimed at shaping public policy for infants and toddlers and their families in New York State: The Infancy Policy Leadership Circle. Building on the work of the Network's Policy and Public Education Committee, the Policy Leadership Circle will be a statewide advocacy voice specifically focused on babies and their families. The Network is currently recruiting professionals from all of the disciplines that focus on children under the age of 3, including health care, education, family support, early intervention, child welfare and the judicial system, and others. The goal is to create a voice for babies that is diverse and representative of all areas of the state. To find out about the first meeting of the Policy Leadership Circle on June 26th from 5:30-7:30 pm, click here; to read the letter of invitation, click here; to read the Vision Statement for the Policy Leadership Circle, click here.New York Zero-to-Three Network Releases Assessment of New York City's Successes and Failures in Meeting the Needs of Infants and Toddlers
New York City is falling short in addressing the specific health and emotional needs of infants and toddlers, leaving them vulnerable to a host of physical, social, and educational problems later in life, says a report released today by the New York Zero-to-Three Network. Entitled "Unequal from the Start: A Check-Up on New York City's Infants and Toddlers," the report points out that New York City is spending millions of dollars on the treatment of older children for conditions that could have been prevented in the first three years of life. To download the Network's press release, the executive summary, or the full report, click here.