A strong start in the first 1,000 days can change a lifetime.
A strong start in the first 1,000 days can change a lifetime.
From pregnancy through age 2, children go through the most active stretch of development they’ll ever experience. In the first year alone, a baby’s brain doubles in size—developing at a pace it will never again match. The care, relationships, and support families receive during this period help shape children’s health, learning, and well-being for years to come. Investing early can pay dividends for children, families, and communities. High-quality programs beginning at birth have been linked to better outcomes in health, education, and employment, while reducing costs later in life.
From pregnancy through age 2, children go through the most active stretch of development they’ll ever experience. In the first year alone, a baby’s brain doubles in size—developing at a pace it will never again match. The care, relationships, and support families receive during this period help shape children’s health, learning, and well-being for years to come. Investing early can pay dividends for children, families, and communities. High-quality programs beginning at birth have been linked to better outcomes in health, education, and employment, while reducing costs later in life.
