Feds Pump $2.75M into National 'Baby Courts' Resource Center
Published Date: 9/18/2026
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Summary
HRSA is giving an extra $2.75 million in 2026 to ZERO TO THREE, the group running the Infant-Toddler Court Program National Resource Center. This money will help support and grow special courts that focus on young kids' health and welfare, helping more communities start these courts and keep them strong. The funding runs from September 2026 to September 2027 and boosts efforts to improve early childhood systems nationwide.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Expansion and Support for Local ITC Sites
You may see more local infant‑toddler court teams and support services: the $2,750,000 supplement will provide financial and technical support to local Infant‑Toddler Court (ITC) sites, increase the number of ITC teams funded through subawards, and expand technical assistance into new sites and states during the September 30, 2026 to September 29, 2027 project period. These actions are intended to strengthen child welfare and early childhood systems and advance early developmental health and well‑being.
$2.75M Supplement Awarded
You may benefit if you are a parent or caregiver of an infant or toddler involved in child welfare: HRSA awarded $2,750,000 in FY 2026 as a non‑competitive supplemental grant to ZERO TO THREE for the Infant‑Toddler Court Program National Resource Center. The project period for this award runs from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027.
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