The first 2,000 days of a child’s life are critical to all later learning, health, and economic success. Brains are built, not born. Parents and caregivers need strong support to lay the groundwork for a lifetime.
Healthy children perform better in school and in life. Kids need to have reliable health coverage, regular preventive health care, a medical home, and specialized services when necessary. These low-cost investments in childhood set kids up for a lifetime of good health.
Children living in financially secure families are more likely to succeed in school, stay healthy, and become self-sufficient as adults. Nearly half of NC children live in households that are struggling to make ends meet. We can ensure every child gets a fair shot with good schools, safe neighborhoods, good nutrition, and a strong health care system in place.
