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Why the First Three Years?

The first three years of life are an extraordinary and vital part of our children’s growth and development. 85% of brain development happens by the time a child turns three years old.

About First3Years

First3Years was founded in 1980 by early childhood clinicians who were concerned about the quality of care young children receive. They wanted to create opportunities to support all infants and toddlers’ early health and development during this critical developmental period. At the center of their vision was the understanding that everyday interactions and play, along with responsive, nurturing care can build healthy brains and a strong start for all children.

Today, First3Years has become a trusted expert and advisor on all things related to infants and toddlers, from positive parenting tips to quality child care to foster care, First3Years is a trusted source for helping children and families thrive.

Each year, our programs impact more than 179,000 children through our work to:

  • Increase awareness of the critical importance of the first three years of life;
  • Support conditions that enhance the quality of infant and toddler/caregiver relationships;
  • Advocate for policies and practices that support the healthy development of young children; and
  • Educate the birth-to-three workforce in best practices.

We believe that in supporting parents, caregivers, and professionals, they must have access to current research about infant/toddler development to help children reach their greatest potential. For more than 40 years, we have played an important role in advancing awareness movements around the state to advance healthy infant/toddler development. We are now poised to take our work to the next level and make a significantly larger impact.

Toddlers have more than 100 trillion synapses at age two, the most they’ll ever have in their life because the brain structure has the overall appearance of an adult brain.

Introducing Baby Day

Imagine waking up to a day that celebrated the excitement and opportunity of the tiniest Texans. Where families meet for playdates in parks, workplaces provide flexibility and support to new parents, and politicians pledge to support our future by building stronger policies for the leaders of tomorrow…the babies of today.

Just imagine all that energy coming together for one big day but carrying on in spirit and action through the years.

That would be a Baby Day.

In 2019, First3Years launched Baby Day, the only statewide celebration of the first three years, when early experiences shape lifelong potential.

Parents have the greatest impact on their child’s development. The better we can connect and provide parents with support, resources, and guidance, the greater the positive impact we have on children.

Each of us have a role to play and here are just some of the things you can do to help:

  • Businesses can offer employees flexible hours to allow employees time to spend with their children.
  • Museums can welcome families by extending free admissions.
  • Cities can stand alongside their officials in support of early childhood development.

We invite you to join us for our 3rd Annual Baby Day taking place virtually February 7 -13, 2021, a day we will acknowledge and celebrate this incredible period of growth in our tiniest Texans.

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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr.

We hope you are all celebrating Dr. King's legacy today!
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We would like to congratulate Sadie Funk, First3Years' CEO, for being appointed as the Early Learning Alliance's Vice Chair!

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Leaders of the Early Learning Alliance | ELA
Founded in 2016, the Early Learning Alliance is a collaboration of over 50 organizations working together to help children in Tarrant County achieve success in school and in life. Members share a commitment to develop and sustain a coordinated, results-oriented approach to improve early learning sys...
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"With 5.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, the United States has a high infant mortality rate, and Black babies are in the gravest danger, with an infant mortality rate in 2018 of 10.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, compared to a rate of 4.6 White babies per 1,000 live births."

Continue reading this Washington Post article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/black-baby-death-rate-cut-by-black-doctors/2021/01/08/e9f0f850-238a-11eb-952e-0c475972cfc0_story.html
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Mortality rate for Black babies is cut dramatically when Black doctors care for them after birth, researchers say
Citing systemic racism, they say more work needs to be done to understand what they found.
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First3Years is seeking qualified professionals to fill the following roles:
- Development Director
- Executive Assistant
- Infant Toddler Technical Support Training Specialist
- Professional Development Specialist

For more information or to apply, visit: https://t.co/RkIeX9FZ9j https://t.co/N6HX7Qd3l0
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Wishing you holiday cheer and a happy new year!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in 2020! Wishing you and yours a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!

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TX's Maternal Mortality Review Committee is urging TX leaders to let moms keep their health insurance for a year after childbirth.

It's key to supporting healthy moms & babies.

So visit the @putkids1st Action Center & send the report to your legislators! https://t.co/yDXiQsz13z
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#GivingTuesday is just around the corner.

Help us reach our goal of $2,000 by donating TODAY. YOU can ensure we can continue to make positive life-long impacts in the lives of our tiniest Texans.

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Your help this #GivingTuesday could support stronger relationships between babies and their caregivers through First3Years initiatives like Baby Day and our Relational Health program.

Help us continue to strengthen these emotional connections by donating: https://t.co/lGYydEkpHG https://t.co/f760gVLYPB
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