This issue brief focuses on administrative actions that the Biden-Harris administration, as well as state leaders, can take to build on and improve upon the gains made under the Affordable Care Act.
Babies Shouldn’t Shoulder The Burden Anymore- Dr. Ron Lally
Dr. Ron Lally speaks about the frustrating recent history of America’s infants and calls on America to step up for its babies. In this short three-minute video he makes the case for why we need to advocate for better beginnings for our babies.
The Social Womb: Building Babies’ Brains
Written and narrated by J. Ronald Lally, this 6-minute animation depicts why young brains need continuing nurturance, protection and enrichment once a child is born – a setting where the growing brain can flourish. He describes the development of a “social womb” similar in function to the nurturance a fetus receives while in the womb. […]
The importance of paid parental leave – a short interview with Helen Blank
Helen Blank is the Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women’s Law Center. Previously Helen Blank served 24 years as the Director of the Child Care and Development Division at the Children’s Defense Fund.
Supporting families with infants and toddlers – U.S. report card – a short interview with Helen Blank
Helen Blank is the Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women’s Law Center. Previously Helen Blank served 24 years as the Director of the Child Care and Development Division at the Children’s Defense Fund.
The history of the struggle for child care support in the U.S. – a short interview with Helen Blank
Helen Blank is the Director of Leadership and Public Policy at the National Women’s Law Center. Previously Helen Blank served 24 years as the Director of the Child Care and Development Division at the Children’s Defense Fund.
