Right now, New York’s Legislature has the opportunity to make a smart investment that will have long-term benefits for families and the bottom line. Families with young children across New York face serious challenges, including developmental and early learning delays, behavioral concerns, postpartum depression, and other major stressors. These factors play an enormous role in a child’s health and development and, if not addressed early, they can have long-lasting impacts – for children, their families, and our communities.
Learn more in this op-ed from Elizabeth Frenette, senior health policy expert at the HealthySteps National Office.
