Early Childhood

This section addresses individual, family and community factors that influence the development and well-being of children from the prenatal period through the first five years of life.

Included are data on the status of young children, discussion of key developmental issues from birth to five, research findings on factors associated with healthy growth and development, and information about proven or promising strategies to promote good outcomes for young children and their families.

 

 

Research, teaching and outreach about children, youth and families from the University of Minnesota.

Research and research-grounded resources about children, youth and families from other higher education institutions and organizations.

Selected sites with data about children, youth and families.

Information and programs about community strategies aimed at improving the well-being of children, youth and families.

This section focuses on public policy affecting or about early childhood.

 

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