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Grantmakers in Health. 2007. Early childhood development: The building blocks of health and well-being. Washington, DC: Grantmakers in Health, 2 pp. (Issue focus)

Annotation: This issue brief focuses on early childhood development and how risks during this vulnerable period can jeopardize a child's long-term health status, educational progress, and economic future. The report discusses federal efforts to support early childhood development and opportunities for grantmakers in the following areas: supporting families, school readiness, policy and system change.

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Low income groups, Educational attainment, Federal programs, Family support, Public policy, Health, High risk children, Poverty, School readiness

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