Resources

Governor Cooper's biennium budget proposal (2021-2023)

2-page fact sheet with recommended sources for data on NC young children and families

The Pathways Data Dashboard includes North Carolina data on more than 60 measures of child development that research shows influence third-grade reading scores. Whenever possible, the dashboard presents data at the state level, compared to national averages; at the county or school district level; by race and ethnicity; by income; by age; and over several years

The Pathways Data Dashboard supports a statewide effort to improve the collection, analysis and use of early childhood data in NC for young children, birth to age eight. It can be used by state and local policymakers, government agencies, community service providers, child advocacy organizations, Smart Start partnerships, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading communities and others to make data-informed decisions about investments in early childhood and changes to policies and practices that affect young children and their families

Request for Proposals for family input consultants for the NC Initiative for Young Children's Social-Emotional Health

Request for Proposals for a racial equity consultant for the NC Initiative for Young Children's Social-Emotional Health

Comparison of Governor, House, Senate proposals for use of federal CARES Act funds for COVID-19 relief. Includes final budget allocations.

Comparison of Governor, House and Senate April 2020 COVID-19 Proposals

This issue brief shares the results of a self-assessment of state-level policies around supporting babies' and toddlers' families and communities. Research demonstrates that when these policies are in place, babies and toddlers are more likely to thrive.