Health and Child Development - The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Health and Child Development

Good health is fundamental to a child’s overall development—and ensuring that kids are born healthy is the first step toward improving their life chances.

Poor health, on the other hand, affects critical aspects of a child’s life, including school readiness and attendance. Exposure to violence, family stress, inadequate housing, poor nutrition, a lack of preventative c...  more

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