<p>Pew works to expand access to high-quality prekindergarten programs for all three- and four-year olds in the United States. While we work with a variety of groups, two major organizations operate at the core of our initiative: The National Institute for Early Education Research and Pre-K Now. Pew also managed a project to develop guidelines for states on creating fair and effective accountability systems for state pre-kindergarten programs.</p> http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx <br />Pew’s 50-state report finds that most states are not doing enough to use a proven strategy for preventing tooth decay, unnecessarily driving up health care costs for families and taxpayers. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899441210&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Some of our nation’s costliest social problems—like child abuse and neglect—are rooted in early childhood. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the proven policies that help break the cycle of abuse and that promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. Learn more about how home visiting gives families a solid foundation and helps states save money.</p> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:05:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899375913&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Infographic: Preventing Costly Child Abuse&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Already stressed state budgets are shouldering an extra burden to cover expensive emergency room (ER) treatment for toothaches and other avoidable dental ailments, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States. </p> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899372244&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=A Costly Dental Destination: Hospital Care Means States Pay Dearly&WT.z_contenttype=Report On February 16-17, 2012, the Pew Center on the States is co-sponsoring a research summit on the quality of home visiting programs and services, along with Every Child Succeeds and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Pew Home Visiting Campaign Director Libby Doggett discusses the goals of the conference and how it will help accelerate advancements in the field. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:24:35 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899370598&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Q&A With Libby Doggett&WT.z_contenttype=Report Water fluoridation is one of the most cost-effective strategies for improving dental health, yet some communities are still debating whether to start or stop fluoridating their water. Dr. Bill Maas, a dental policy expert and advisor to the Pew Children’s Dental Campaign, talks about how fluoride helps improve dental health and what’s at stake. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:50:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899367179&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Q&A&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Pre-K Now Director Marci Young discusses the state of pre-k education and how the campaign’s momentum will be carried forward.</p> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:35:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899365718&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Q&A&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Erin Currier, a project manager with Pew’s Economic Mobility Project, discusses how people move up and down the economic ladder over their lifetimes and across generations.</p> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:35:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899364163&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Q&A&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>Nationwide, more than 16 million children go each year without seeing a dentist. Pew’s Shelly Gehshan discusses the gap in care.</p> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:15:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899363955&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Q&A&WT.z_contenttype=Report <p>A recent report by The Institute of Medicine (IOM) reinforces the validity of eight policy benchmarks recommended by The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign to strengthen children’s dental health.  The IOM report’s key recommendations</p> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:15:00 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899363842&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Children and Families&WT.rss_a=Improving Access to Dental Care&WT.z_contenttype=Report Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx