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A 21st Century Investment Strategy for America's Children: How Federal Policy Can Support States, Communities and Parents (PDF)
By Neal Halfon, Miles Hochstein, Ericka Shulman
August 2000

Summary: This paper presents a 5-point investment strategy for America’s children. The strategy will promote school readiness for all children by ensuring that they, their parents, and their caregivers have access to critical supports and resources. There is also much that the Federal government can do to help parents and communities invest more in America’s children. Findings from the science of early childhood development are discussed. To encourage sustainable efforts that grow over time, the investment strategy emphasizes community-based approaches that build upon existing local assets and encourage public–private partnerships. The goals of the 21st Century Investment Strategy include: (1) establish early childhood as a national priority for the Federal government, (2) build community systems for families with young children, (3) promote the education of parents and young children, (4) enhance maternal and child health care services, and (5) involve the private sector in supporting families with young children.

Index Terms: Child Development, Early Childhood Intervention, Family Support, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Brain Development, Comprehensive Services, Parent Education, Universal Prekindergarten

Publisher: UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities

Publication Type: Reports (Descriptive)

Pages: 12 pages
Language: English
URL: http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu/PUBLICATIONS/Documents/21st%20Century%20Investment%20Strategy%200800.pdf

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