The investments we are calling for would not only improve babies’ and toddlers’ developmental trajectories but also provide immediate and long-term cross-sector cost savings. It’s rare that a program aimed at making New York the safest and most supportive place in the nation to deliver and raise a baby will also deliver cost savings. It is time for the legislature to step up and invest in New Yorkers.
Elizabeth Frenette, Senior Health Policy Expert, ZERO TO THREE
Right now, New York’s Legislature has the opportunity to make a smart investment that will have long-term benefits for families and the bottom line. Families with young children across New York face serious challenges, including developmental and early learning delays, behavioral concerns, postpartum depression, and other major stressors. These factors play an enormous role in a child’s health and development and, if not addressed early, they can have long-lasting impacts – for children, their families, and our communities.
Learn more in this op-ed from Elizabeth Frenette, published by City & State New York.
