Explore the Website: Zero to Three
What does the website cover?
The website for ZERO TO THREE focuses on advocating for and providing resources related to
the importance of early childhood development, emphasizing the significance of nurturing
relationships during the first three years of life. It aims to empower caregivers and professionals
to support infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential for lifelong well-being.
Who is the target audience?
The target audience for this website primarily includes parents, caregivers, early childhood
educators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in promoting the
healthy development of infants and toddlers during their first three years of life.
How “user-friendly” was the site?
The site is very user-friendly as most information is found on the tabs and are very straightforward. There’s captivating graphics and videos linked on the same page and the Spanish
version is the first option available when clicking on the different tabs and I think it’s crucial to
have that front and center.
List and discuss some of the major recommendations you found.
The major recommendations are to support families as they emphasize the importance of
supporting families in ensuring the healthy development of young children. This includes
helping them navigate the healthcare system, connecting them with essential resources, and
ensuring access to nutritious food. Advocacy for equitable access as there is a call for advocating
to policymakers for equitable access to healthcare and healthy, affordable food. Specifically, the
focus is on programs like WIC and SNAP as proven solutions. Measuring the impact as the
organization sets a measurable goal of reaching at least 1 million children and families by 2032.
The text highlights the positive impact of their efforts, such as increased vaccination rates,
developmental screenings, and reduced harsh parental discipline among children involved in
their programs.
What information was new to you?
I work heavily with SNAP and WIC participants so the information presented on the website is
nothing new to me. The website is new to me so I think it would be very beneficial to utilize and
suggest to my clients to use.
What were the most interesting or beneficial things you discovered?
Some beneficial and interesting aspects of this website include resources for navigating the
healthcare system, advocating for equitable access to healthcare and nutritious food, and
measurable impact statistics showing improved child health outcomes through their programs.