Washington, D.C. — Children do not live in silos; they are products of the environments into which they are born and raised, and the first five years of life are a period of rapid development that set the stage for lifelong health and learning. These early years are therefore a key opportunity for promoting policies and services to improve long-term societal health, education, and economic prosperity. Access to health care, early learning opportunities, family economic security, secure housing and nutrition supports, and addressing social well-being are all crucial levers for strengthening families and communities.
Following the release of the Early Childhood Policy series “The Social Determinants of Health Across Early Childhood Development,” please join the Center for American Progress and a panel of experts on the social determinants of health and the importance of prioritizing holistic child and family policy.
WHO:
Introductory remarks:
Hailey Gibbs, Senior Policy Analyst for Early Childhood Policy, Center for American Progress
Panel discussion:
Alex Briscoe, Principal, California Children’s Trust
Patricia Cole, Senior Director of Federal Policy, ZERO TO THREE
Alycia Hardy, Senior Policy Analyst for Child Care and Early Education, Center for Law and Social Policy
Moderator:
Allie Schneider, Research Associate for Early Childhood Policy, Center for American Progress
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:
You must RSVP at this link to watch the livestream event.
For more information or to speak to an expert, contact Julia Cusick at [email protected].