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The first three years of a baby’s life shape all the rest. During this time, a baby’s brain grows faster than at any later point in life, forming more than one million new neural connections every second. Positive interactions during this time of rapid brain development can impact a baby’s future social and emotional development and help them thrive as adults. Negative experiences can have a harmful impact on a baby’s growing brain and their emotional health.
One of the most stressful decisions new parents have to make is determining who will care for their baby when they return to work. During this time of incredible growth and discovery, it is critical that babies have a healthy start to grow and learn. For the more than 200,000 New Jersey babies with working parents, the ability to find quality care is vital. We can help support what babies growing brains need by:
Increasing state and federal funding to make quality child care more affordable for working families.
Strengthening education requirements for staff caring for infants and toddlers, tied to increased compensation for those that obtain a higher education.
Providing higher subsidy payment rates for providers caring for babies based on the true cost of providing quality child care, allowing families with fewer resources equal access to quality.
The future begins with babies. Let’s invest in babies and our future! These policy changes will yield significant benefits for families and children during a very critical period in their lives. Our future literally depends on it. Send a message to your legislator today.
Advocates for Children New Jersey | 35 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 | 973-643-3876 | acnj.org | advocates@acnj.org
Advocates for Children New Jersey | 35 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102 | 973-643-3876 | acnj.org | advocates@acnj.org
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