For Hartford's children, birth to eight, to have the best foundation in life and an opportunity to succeed, particularly in school, there is an economic and social imperative that we strengthen and deepen the city's focus and action during a child's early years. Hartford's future depends on healthy and successful young children.  Every child deserves critical elements - building blocks - that can guarantee a healthy start in life: nurturing families, good health care, and safe, enriching learning environments.  The "Passport to Success" is a Blueprint over five years to unite diverse programs and services in the City of Hartford and meld them into a cohesive coordinated, family-centered system that focuses public policymaking and financial investment to improve the lives of young children, ages birth to eight.