Poverty and child development

  1. An explanation of how poverty impacts healthy child development and learning
  2. A description of at least two ways the center can adjust or add programming to meet the needs of children and families living in poverty
  3. A recommendation regarding how individual staff members can promote the healthy development and learning of children living in poverty
  4. An analysis of at least one recent state or federal policy related to early childhood education to ensure equity for all children in early childhood settings. Explain how the policy might impact the center.