Office of Child Development

Your gift promotes equity in early childhood

Give to this year's book drive or buy books that promote equity today
Bringing Mental Wellness Home

How our HealthyCHILD team is adapting under trying circumstances
The Missing Link in Social-Emotional Learning

Why social justice is essential in SEL
Black Freedom in a State of Anti-Black Violence

OCD's Medina Jackson shares powerful words about raising her son

Spotlight

Your gift promotes equity in early childhood

Give to this year's book drive or buy books that promote equity today
Bringing Mental Wellness Home

How our HealthyCHILD team is adapting under trying circumstances
The Missing Link in Social-Emotional Learning

Why social justice is essential in SEL
Black Freedom in a State of Anti-Black Violence

OCD's Medina Jackson shares powerful words about raising her son

Our Work

Discover how our office reaches more than 7,000 children and families each year

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Community Programs

Supporting the growth of children, families, and teachers

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Early Childhood Partnerships

Forging collaborative relationships with community partners

Baby walking

Early Head Start

Helping growing families navigate the early years

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Racial Equity and Social Justice

Advancing the Office's social justice mission

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Evaluation and Research

Improving programs through detailed research and analysis