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You were a baby once. Someone believed in you. Now it’s your turn. Believe In Babies is a national storytelling movement for anyone who believes every child deserves a strong start. Learn more. Get involved. Share your story: bit.ly/4aw3Om4 #BelieveInBabies

Victoria’s son Micah was born 3 months early. Then came an autism diagnosis, therapy bills and fear. @HealthyStepsZTT stepped in. They supported Victoria’s mental health and helped Micah access services. Believing in babies means believing in caregivers: bit.ly/4tHKx9T

@RepSalinas @RepDonBeyer @RepDonBacon @SenAlexPadilla @SenJoniErnst @SenTinaSmith

Thank you to the Bipartisan House Congressional Mental Health Caucus & the Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus for hosting today's talk about infant & early childhood mental health. We look forward to working with you to support the mental health of all babies and families.

Are you a social worker? Don't miss this incredible opportunity to earn a FREE Social Work CEU, courtesy of Groundwork Ohio! Join us on April 21 for a FREE webinar + free social work CEU on applying the Safe Babies approach to support infants, toddlers, and families affected by trauma. We're excited to bring in Judy Norris of @ZEROTOTHREE and Trina Lovett-Phillips of Lucas County Family and Children First Council. 💡 Build skills. Strengthen systems. Change outcomes. 🔗 Register now: secure.everyaction.com/X8U-5OiJxU-Thp… @NASWOhioChapter #SocialWork #SocialWorkers #CEU #EarlyChildhood #ChildWelfare #SafeBabies

The llamas are coming. Yes. Real. Certified. Therapy. Llamas. Professional development, but make it fluffy. Join us in Portland for learning, connection and a little unexpected joy brought to you by four legs and excellent hair. Register today: bit.ly/4r5zDIF

Desiree is thriving because she’s surrounded by care. But her story could have been different. Because when parents struggle, babies struggle too. And not every family has the support they need. Believe In Babies. Join the movement: bit.ly/4uB2h7n

What do families in Ohio actually experience when navigating substance use during pregnancy and postpartum? A new report from @ZEROTOTHREE, supported by Groundwork Ohio, lifts up real voices—and the gaps in our systems. Families shared: ➡️ Stigma and fear of child welfare involvement ➡️ Limited access to treatment ➡️ Housing instability that delays care But they also showed what works: ✔️ Peer support ✔️ Trauma-informed care ✔️ Family-centered treatment that keeps parents and children together The takeaway is clear: when systems are built with families, outcomes improve. Strengthening support during the earliest years isn’t just good policy—it’s essential for Ohio’s youngest children. 🔗Read the full report: zerotothree.org/resource/voice…

McKenna grew up without the safety every child deserves. Now she helps build it for others. As an infant mental health therapist, she knows how early care can break cycles. Believe In Babies. Share your story with us: bit.ly/41bsLi7 #BelieveInBabies

The president’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal was released today, and Melissa Boteach highlights several concerns for babies and their families. Full statement: bit.ly/3OkoA0L

Keep funding war while babies go without? That’s a choice we can change. Families make our country strong. If we value children, our nation's spending should reflect investments in them, including child care. Tell Congress to invest in our families: bit.ly/47tFWi9

Only 100 spots left! Register now: bit.ly/4r5zDIF Imagine going to LEARN Conference 2026 on us. - Registration refunded - Airfare up to $500 - Hotel stay included And no, this is not an April Fools’ joke. First 250 to register are entered to win! #LEARNwithZTT

Toxic stress changes the brain. It raises the risk of poor health, school struggles, justice involvement and even suicide. Babies can heal, when we act early. Believing in babies means believing in their mental health. Learn more: bit.ly/4kEWtVM #BelieveInBabies

Adriana’s oldest son missed early support and still struggles. Her younger kids got help. Their paths look different. This is what early intervention does. And why families should not have to fight so hard to get it. Get involved: bit.ly/3Pj96tT #BelieveInBabies

Love, safety and connection shape a baby’s future. And the window to build that foundation is short. Each baby’s potential is unlimited. The window to support them is not. See why belief matters: bit.ly/4aw3Om4 #BelieveInBabies

Happening now: National Summit on the Caregiving Crisis with @DadsCaucus. Tune in live: youtube.com/live/Kd77SzvDJ…

Mental health starts early. So should support. You don’t need a baby to care about this. Because their future becomes our shared reality. Believe in Babies. Learn more or donate:bit.ly/4kEWtVM #BelieveinBabies

"When educators know someone's looking out for me, they're more inclined to show up the next day. They're more inclined to stay more committed to that child that day. Feeling seen is powerful." - Nicol Russell Chief Academic Officer Teaching Strategies LLC #SXSWEdu

"It's a two-generation investment. You're not only supporting your working families, which is the immediate thing that policymakers can understand, but you're also setting up the workforce of tomorrow for success." Chad Allgood Mississippi Department of Human Services #SXSWEdu

“I grew up knowing what it feels like when the world doesn’t see you.” Today, Maryanyely is the person she once needed, helping children feel safe & supported. This is what it means to Believe In Babies. Watch her story. Share yours: bit.ly/3ZGJp8O #BelieveInBabies