Early Childhood Development
Experts in Pediatrics

ZERO TO THREE’s HealthySteps program provides early childhood development and behavioral health support to families where they are most likely to access it – the pediatric primary care office.

  • From Uncertainty to Advocacy

    From Uncertainty to Advocacy

    When Karma’s son was diagnosed with autism, navigating care felt…

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  • One Step at a Time

    One Step at a Time

    Christina, a HealthySteps mom, shares how her HealthySteps Specialist connected…

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  • My “Why” – Dr. Maja Castillo

    My “Why” – Dr. Maja Castillo

    MD, MHA, CPC, FAAP, AVP; Pediatric Medical Director, Healthfirst; & HealthySteps National…

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  • More Than a Checkup – Supporting Families in Rural New York

    More Than a Checkup – Supporting Families in Rural New York

    I know how lonely it can feel as a parent, and…

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We focus on reaching the millions of babies and toddlers in families with Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), or without insurance.

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HealthySteps identifies challenges early and prevents others from happening, so that young children have a strong foundation for a lifetime of healthy development, learning, and growth.