Mathematica evaluates early childhood policies and programs, providing the evidence to support provision of high quality services for children from birth to age five.
From systematic reviews of the effectiveness of home visiting programs to behavioral interventions that encourage parents to read with their children every day, we partner with federal, state, and local decision makers to help shape the key questions and extract actionable evidence to help early childhood leaders make progress.
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A QCIT certification can enhance your understanding of the quality of child care and early education settings.
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Head Start REACH: Strengthening Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Approaches with Families
Mathematica and its partner, Brazelton Touchpoints Center, are examining how Head Start programs successfully recruit, select, enroll, and retain families experiencing adversities.
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