The Burke Foundation announced Monday $6.5 million in multiyear grants. The figure marks the largest award in its history.
The funding will strengthen maternal and infant health and early childhood development across the Garden State. The Princeton-based foundation’s investment marks a major expansion of its commitment to families during the critical first 1,000 days of life, from pregnancy through age 2.
The grant awardees include:
HealthySteps — $1.5 million over three years
Expands an evidence-based pediatric care model integrating child development specialists into primary care teams to support children’s behavioral, developmental and social-emotional needs from birth.
“When families have the right support early on, babies and toddlers thrive,” said Rahil Briggs, national director of HealthySteps. “HealthySteps helps close gaps and set children up for success in school and in life … With the Burke Foundation’s leadership, HealthySteps is continuing to grow across New Jersey. When families thrive, we all thrive.”
