Research
Investing Early


From Best Practices to Breakthrough Impacts
A science-based approach to building a more promising future for young children and families
Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

The Heckman Equation

Investing Early
Taking Stock of Outcomes and Economic Returns from Early Childhood Programs
Rand Corporation

3 Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families
Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

Achieving Kindergarten Readiness for All Our Children
A Funder’s Guide to Early Childhood Development from Birth to Five
The Bridgespan Group Pritzker

NJ’s Children

Trenton Kids Count 2019
A City Profile of Child Well-Being
Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Kids Count

Trenton Kids Count
Community Conversations: A Summary
Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Kids Count

New Jersey Babies Count 2018
A Statewide Profile of Infants and Toddlers
Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Kids Count

New Jersey Kids Count 2018
The State of Our Counties
Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Kids Count

Newark Kids Count 2019
A City Profile of Child Well-Being
Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Kids Count

ACEs

Adverse Childhood Experiences
Opportunities to Prevent, Protect Against, and Heal from the Effects of ACEs in New Jersey
The Burke Foundation


Center for Youth Wellness

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