Babies are Born Learning

1 million. That’s how many synapses a baby’s brain forms per second. Birth to age five is the most rapid period of brain development. It sets the foundation for all future learning, health and success. But what happens when children don’t have access to the stable, nurturing relationships and stimulating environments that build their brains?

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APRIL 24, 2018

Annual Luncheon

This year’s annual luncheon features guest speaker Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, who is reshaping the conversation around childhood trauma and toxic stress. We are also pleased to announce that our Luncheon Chair this year is Mary Dillon, CEO, Ulta Beauty.

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Training for Home Visitors & Supervisors

Achieve OnDemand

Explore online professional development for home visitors and supervisors, with options for both self-paced, on-demand tutorials and live webinars with instructors. It’s a training platform that is available anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

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