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October 25, 2026· Early Intervention

Advancing Early Childhood Development: Building a Stronger Future for Babies, Families, and Professionals

The first three years of life represent a foundational window of immense development, shaping lifelong mental health, emotional well-being, and cognitive capacity. Recognizing the critical nature of this period, organizations, professionals, and policymakers continue to mobilize around comprehensive strategies to support young children and the networks that surround them. At the forefront of this national…

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October 22, 2026· Early Intervention

President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Marks a Critical Victory for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, Says ZERO TO THREE

WASHINGTON, DC — As the federal budgeting process moves forward on Capitol Hill, leading early childhood advocates are welcoming the release of the White House’s fiscal plan as a major step forward for the nation’s youngest residents. ZERO TO THREE, the country’s prominent early childhood development nonprofit dedicated to ensuring all infants and toddlers achieve…

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October 21, 2026· Early Intervention

President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Marks Critical Investment in Early Childhood Development and Support for Families

WASHINGTON, DC — ZERO TO THREE, the nation’s leading early childhood development nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all infants and toddlers have a strong start in life, has expressed strong encouragement regarding President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. The organization highlighted that the federal spending plan includes essential and much-needed funding for programs designed…

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October 21, 2026· Early Intervention

President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hailed as a Major Win for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

WASHINGTON, DC — ZERO TO THREE, the nation’s leading early childhood development nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all infants and toddlers have a strong and healthy start in life, has expressed strong encouragement following the release of President Biden’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget. The organization highlighted that the federal spending plan incorporates essential and…

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October 18, 2026· Mental Health and Psychology

Parenting Through the Lens of the "Zoom Out Theory": Managing Anxiety in Donor-Conceived Families

The journey toward parenthood is rarely a linear path, and for those who utilize donor conception to build their families, the emotional landscape can be particularly complex. Whether navigating the aftermath of infertility, the grief associated with medical challenges, or the unique logistics faced by single parents by choice and same-sex couples, the act of…

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October 13, 2026· Inclusive Education

New Tax-Advantaged "Trump Accounts" Offer Savings for Families, But Experts Warn of Risks to Disability Benefits

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families looking to secure their children’s financial futures, but policy experts are issuing sharp warnings that, without careful planning and legislative adjustments, these financial instruments could severely compromise access to vital government disability benefits. The newly created financial vehicles, known as Trump Accounts, became…

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October 13, 2026· Special Education

New Savings Accounts Offer Financial Boost, but Pose Risks for Families of Children with Disabilities

A recently launched federal initiative designed to promote long-term financial security for American children has sparked significant concern among disability advocates and policy experts. While the introduction of "Trump Accounts"—tax-advantaged investment vehicles that became available this July—is being hailed as a potential boon for families looking to build a financial nest egg for their children,…

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October 13, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New "Trump Accounts" Offer Financial Boost for Families, But Experts Warn of Risks for Children with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families across the country, but policy experts and disability advocates are warning that without careful planning and crucial legislative updates, these financial instruments could severely compromise access to vital disability benefits as children age into adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became…

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October 13, 2026· Inclusive Education

New "Trump Accounts" Offer Financial Boost for Families, But Experts Warn of Risks for Children with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families across the United States, but policy experts are issuing strong warnings that without careful, forward-looking planning, these financial vehicles could inadvertently compromise access to crucial disability benefits when children reach adulthood. The newly created Trump Accounts, which officially became available in July, are…

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October 12, 2026· Learning Disabilities

New "Trump Accounts" Offer Financial Boost for Families, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks for Children with Disabilities

Special savings accounts that recently debuted may be a boon for families seeking to build long-term financial security, but policy experts are warning that without careful planning, these programs could inadvertently compromise access to critical disability benefits as children transition into adulthood. The newly created savings vehicles, known as Trump Accounts, became available in July,…

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