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Every baby deserves the chance to thrive—but that doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people speak up for the policies, programs, and investments that support infants, toddlers, and their families.
Take action: ncit.quorum.us/campaign/1443…
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Looking for the perfect Father's Day Gift? We're thinking something made with love <3
A Father's Day Craft that's half activity, half gift
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Postpartum care shouldn’t stop after childbirth. Moms need continued support—and too often, they’re not getting it. 💔
Read why expanding access to care matters: tinyurl.com/5fkzzjmy
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🚨 Take Action 🚨
A House bill moving through Congress could negatively impact infants, toddlers, and their families.
Tell your Senators and Representative to protect our youngest children and the policies families rely on.
Take action: tinyurl.com/3dzh876n
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Five Ways Your Household Can Become More Environmentally Friendly this #worldenvironmentday
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One of our NCIT team members recently attended the State Paid Leave Convening in Washington, DC, joining advocates and partners from across the country to advance policies that support families.
Read more: ncit.org/state-paid-leave-co…
@PaidLeaveforAll @NPWF #PaidLeaveForAll
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Every baby deserves the chance to thrive. đź’›
This May, help support healthier futures for babies and families through awareness, education, advocacy, and community support.
Learn more and get involved: ncit.org/may-all-babies-thri…
#MayAllBabiesThrive #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth
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National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers retweeted
For the health of all Washingtonians, working across industries and representing all eight wards, we need Paid Family Leave! This program is a lifeline for new parents, caretakers and anyone needing time to recover from an illness.
@NCITorg @Voices4HK
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National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers retweeted
May 13
We applaud the introduction of the Supporting Newborn Parents Act — a bipartisan bill in the House that would give new parents a $2,000 newborn tax credit. This would be a HUGE step forward for families, as @leahlibresco explains 🧵
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H.E.R. Institute is a maternal wellness organization designed to inspire, educate and support women and their families on their journey to a healthier life through Health, Education and Research services.
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National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers retweeted
NEW: FPI found that a statewide paid leave program would benefit upwards of 194,000 working Floridians.
Read the latest report by Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD here: bit.ly/FloridaPFML
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The U.S. is one of the only countries in the world that still does not guarantee paid family and medical leave. That means too many parents are forced to choose between caring for their children, recovering from illness, or keeping a paycheck.
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Paid leave improves health outcomes for babies and parents, supports stronger families, and benefits businesses and the economy too. Yet millions of workers still don’t have access.
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Families should not have to risk financial stability just to care for themselves or the people they love. Add your name and support paid family and medical leave today through NCIT. ncit.org/take-action/paid-fa…
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Healthy food access helps children thrive ❤️
Updated SNAP retailer standards are an important step toward advancing nutrition security and improving access to nutritious foods for families and communities.
Read more from NCIT: ncit.org/updated-snap-retail…
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Happy Mother’s Day to those celebrating, remembering, longing, and holding it all together. You matter.
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We celebrate the educators & caregivers shaping young lives every day.
We spoke with @ncatsuaggies Dr. Jawan Burwell, about #ProviderAppreciationDay and why positive male role models in early childhood classrooms matter.
Thank you to all providers for the care, you give daily.
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For Maternal Mental Health Week, NCIT is holding space for the real, unfiltered experiences of motherhood—the highs, the heaviness, and everything in between.
Because support isn’t a luxury, it’s essential, and every parent deserves to feel seen, heard, and cared for.
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Stroke during and after pregnancy can be life-threatening for moms and babies. A new @American_Heart scientific statement emphasizes prevention, early recognition, and timely treatment to improve maternal health outcomes.
Read more: ncit.org/stroke-prevention-a…
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