Decades of early brain development research affirm the critical role that early childhood development plays in building critical foundations for children’s academic readiness, health and overall well-being. Numerous systems, including early care and education, health care, mental health care and welfare, all play unique roles in promoting the healthy development of young children.  

This issue of Insight, supported by HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, explores the importance of public partnerships with philanthropy for early childhood, providing theoretical thinking and real-life profiles of partnerships engaging public programs and grantmakers to build stronger early childhood systems and create long term systemic change. 

Articles and profiles provide a snapshot of partnerships at the state and local level, between grantmakers, as well as between grantmakers and early childhood initiatives within state Maternal and Child Health programs.

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