The earliest years of life lay the foundation for everything that follows. A baby’s brain develops more rapidly in the first three years than at any other point in life. During this critical period, stable…
Practical Guide for Elevating Infant and Toddler Homelessness and Housing Instability in Federal, State and Local Election Every baby needs a safe place to live, grow, and thrive. But too many infants and toddlers experience…
Thrive From the Start is launching a fall webinar series to raise awareness about the crisis facing the prenatal to three (PN-3) population and the opportunities for solutions. Topics include federal and state policy to…
Statement for the Hearing Record U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work & Welfare “The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Early Support, Lifelong Impact” Hearing held…
From birth every child needs a stable place to call home. A safe place to play, learn, and grow is critical to supporting early childhood development. Yet an estimated 450,000 infants and toddlers experience homelessness each year. Thrive…
This April, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), a proud member of the Thrive From the Start network, is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month through its 2026 campaign theme, Pinwheels of Possibility. The campaign centers the power of families, communities, and…
Prenatal-Three Homelessness and Housing Instability: State Capacity-Building Initiative
A policy-driven roadmap for solving infant and toddler homelessness
A hub for research-driven policies that shape early childhood outcomes—including for infants and toddlers experiencing homelessness.
A Prevent Child Abuse America framework for advancing primary prevention strategies that strengthen families and communities nationwide.