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Early Childhood Development--Challenges Providing and Accessing Services

Thursday, October 5, 2023
Early Childhood Development--Challenges Providing and Accessing Services

Early Childhood Development--Challenges Providing and Accessing Services

Parents know that the first few years of a child's life include so many critical milestones. During those first few years, it's critical to identify any developmental delays a child might have and provide early intervention services. The federal government provides hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to states for early intervention services. But there are concerns about differences in how services are provided and whether they are equitable. We find out more from GAO’s Jackie Nowicki.