This brief summarizes a longer Social Policy Report. A quarter of the world's youngest children suffer one or more forms of severe deprivation and risk, such as poverty, disease, and exposure to violence. Early childhood development (ECD) programs are considered one of the most promising approaches to providing more equitable outcomes for deprived and at-risk children and families. While the number of children and families served by ECD programs has grown, research shows that without a concurrent commitment to program quality, potential gains for children may be lost and glaring disparities in outcomes maintained.
Recent events of natural and environmental disasters as well as geopolitical turmoil have impacted families in a dramatic way all across the globe. Multiply these human needs by tens of thousands of families . . . the Japanese and other families in our global community need support for what will be lengthy recoveries. To find out how you can help in Japan, read this press release from the Japanese Embassy of the U.S.
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