Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

What changed in the prenatal-to-3 policy landscape from 2016 to 2026, and what can states learn from one another's experiences? At the 2026 Prenatal-to-3 Research to Policy Summit, we shared findings from our report, Ten Years, Hundreds of Policies, Milli

A decade ago, in 2016, the state policy landscape to support families with young children was largely made up of targeted interventions and programs including home visiting, Early Intervention services, and child care. At the time, broad-based support was

New report finds continued state momentum across policies that shape families' financial stability and access to health and child care. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - September 18, 2026 - Raising an infant or toddler requires time, care, and financial resources, ofte

Millions of families across the country access public assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), child care subsidies, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to help meet their basic needs. Yet

Housing security means living in safe, affordable, and consistent shelter without the fear of eviction, sudden rent increases, or homelessness. In contrast, housing insecurity, including difficulty paying rent, overcrowding, frequent moves, or spending a

What can a decade of state action teach us about how policy progress happens and what it will take to continue moving forward? Join us virtually on September 29 from 1:30-3 pm CT for a broader look at state progress over the past decade. The 2026 Prenatal

Three-day academy brought together state teams and national experts to examine how governance structures can improve outcomes for young children and families. Nashville, Tennessee - The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University's Peabody

Introduction Governance change does not happen overnight, and it rarely happens alone. Drawing on case studies of five states that consolidated their early childhood systems, a new brief from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center identifies the condition

Introduction A national landscape scan illuminated patterns in state governance choices across the 50 states and District of Columbia. Specifically, we posit that states' governance choices may reflect their early childhood goals and can be organized into

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) established new requirements that Medicaid enrollees must engage in work activities to receive health coverage. This month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance on those requ