ZERO TO THREE: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND FAMILIES

FAM · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption

Lobbying for funding and the authorization of infant and toddler court teams which are integrated within the child welfare system. Bills Endorsed: Proxy Voting for New Parents

EDU · Education

Early education and intervention - lobby for funding towards CCDBG, child care related funding within SSBG, and Head Start/ Early Head Start. Also lobbied for not dismantling the Dept. of Education. Also Endorsed" PROSPECT Act Child Care Takes a Village Act Child Care Access & Affordability Act Child Care Workforce Act Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025 Building Child Care for a Better Future Act

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Appropriations: Advocate and submit appropriations requests for - Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health grants (including Project LAUNCH), childhood development experts, infant and toddler court programs, Head Start/ Early Head Start, and Part C. Reconciliation: Lobby against cuts within Medicaid, SSBG, TANF, and SNAP.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Lobby in support of the expansion of the child tax credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Bills endorsed: American Family Act

HOU · Housing

Bills we endorsed: Build Housing with Care Act