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ZERO TO THREE is a national non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of children and toddlers. The organization is known for its training and support for parent and child specialists, scientific research, and national and grassroots advocacy. ZERO TO THREE is supported by public and private funding, and it employs about 150 employees. The organization’s 28-member board of directors is made up of experts in the healthcare, child services, mental health and other related areas. The management team is led by Executive Director Matthew Melmed.

About
ZERO TO THREE was founded in 1977 by experts in the fields of child development, health and mental health, including T. Berry Brazelton and J. Ronald Lally. The organization’s mission is focused on the first three years of life because neuroscientists have documented that a person’s earliest days, weeks and months of life are a period of unparalleled growth when billions of brain cell connections are made. Research and clinical experience also demonstrate that health and development are directly influenced by the quality of care and experiences a child has with his parents and other adults in the first three years of life.

Mission
To ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.

Work
ZERO TO THREE advocates for improved policies and increased funding for key infant and toddler programs. In 2009, Executive Director Matthew Melmed submitted testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor hearing ‘Investing in Early Education: Paths to Improving Children’s Success’ to call for greater funding for children and youth. ZERO TO THREE also connects with leaders in the fields of infant and toddler development in all domains (physical, cognitive, and social-emotional), and compiles research and resources to support advocacy and access at both the national and local levels. In 2015, ZERO TO THREE released research-based guidelines about technology use for infants and toddlers for parents and professionals. In 2015, the organization released a parenting app, called Babies on the Homefront, to support children ages 3 and under living in military families.

Financial
Operating Revenue and Support: $20.5 million

Headquarters
Washington, D.C., with a regional office in Los Angeles, CA

Related Links
[Http://www.zerotothree.org/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ ZERO TO THREE--official website]

[Http://toosmall.org/partners/zero-to-three Too Small to Fail]

[Http://www.cssp.org/ The Center for the Study of Social Policy]

Children's Defense Fund

Infant Mental Health