Leveraging County Systems to Support Infant and Toddler Mental Health and Well-Being
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WebinarChildren’s earliest experiences impact their brain development and social and emotional skills, setting the foundation for all future development.Leveraging County Systems to Support Infant and Toddler Mental Health and Well-Being
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Leveraging County Systems to Support Infant and Toddler Mental Health and Well-Being
Children’s earliest experiences impact their brain development and social and emotional skills, setting the foundation for all future development. Counties can reduce risk factors for infants, toddlers and parents by supporting positive environments and relationships, offering targeted interventions and connecting children and families to treatment as needed. Join us to learn more about promoting social and emotional well-being for infants and toddlers through existing county systems and services.
Children’s earliest experiences impact their brain development and social and emotional skills, setting the foundation for all future development.2022-03-28Webinar2023-04-12
Children’s earliest experiences impact their brain development and social and emotional skills, setting the foundation for all future development. Counties can reduce risk factors for infants, toddlers and parents by supporting positive environments and relationships, offering targeted interventions and connecting children and families to treatment as needed. Join us to learn more about promoting social and emotional well-being for infants and toddlers through existing county systems and services.



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Early Childhood
Counties not only play a pivotal role in building thriving communities for an estimated 16 million children ages birth to three across the United States, but also invest in core policies and services that help to shape early childhood systems.
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Senior Program Manager – Children, Youth & Families(202) 942-4227
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