The early years of a child's life are crucial for cognitive,
social and emotional development. Therefore, it is important that we take
every step necessary to ensure that children grow up in environments where their
social, emotional and educational needs are met.
Cost to society of less than optimal development are
enormous and far-reaching. Children who grow up in environments where their
developmental needs are not met are at an increased risk for compromised health
and safety, and learning and developmental delays. Failure to invest time and
resources during children’s early years may have long term effects on the
foster care, health care, and education systems. Therefore, it is in the
public's interest to ensure that children develop in safe, loving, and secure
environments.
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