Pediatricians play a key role in advocating for children. Here are some opportunities on how you can use your expertise in child health and development to advocate for investments in our nation’s children:

• Policy makers and legislators are important partners for promoting child health and development and to advocate for investments in our nation’s children. The highest rate of return in early childhood development comes from investing as early as possible. The following resources provide the information that policy makers and legislators need to understand the importance of the early years and how early experiences shape the future.
  • Brain Hero video
  • Heckman: The economics of human potential
  • ReadyNation (a business partnership for early childhood and economic success) 
  • Savings Now, Savings Later Smart Early Childhood Programs Pay Off Right Away And For The Long Term
  View Ten Tips for Child Health Advocates