It is much easier and more cost-effective to build a healthy, productive child from birth than it is to remediate a troubled child. Children may be in our hands today, but our future is in theirs tomorrow. Know the facts when it comes to investing in early childhood!
Resources
Economic Impact of the Early Care & Education Industry on the State of Alabama
Child Care Keeps Alabama Working
Invest in Early Childhood Development: Reduce Deficits, Strengthen the Economy
The Jamaican Study
Business Case for Early Childhood Investments
Why Business Should Support Early Childhood Education
Expand Access to High-Quality Early Learning
Long Term Economic Benefits of Investing in Early-Childhood Programs
School or the Streets Crime and Alabama's Dropout Crisis
InBrief: The Impact of Early Adversity on Children's Development
Why Business Should Support Early Childhood Education
Investments in Early Childhood Education Help Meet the Nation's K-12 Goals
The Science of Early Childhood Development: Closing the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do
Investing in America's Children: The Business Case
Meeting the Workforce Needs of the Future
Starting Smart & Finishing Strong
The Cost of Child Abuse vs. Child Abuse Prevention: Alabama’s Experience
The Cost of Disinvestment: Why States Can’t Afford to Cut Smart Early Childhood Programs
Principals of Successful Early Childhood Legislation
Results: What Happened When Children Receive Quality Early Learning
What We Know About Early Education
Preventing Crime with Pre-Kindergarten-A Critical Investment in Alabama's Safety
School or the Streets Crime and Alabama's Dropout Crisis
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