Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy

The FSU Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy focuses on vulnerable infants and toddlers who can be positively affected through nurturing relationships, strong maternal and child health, and quality early childhood care and education. The FSU Center is a unit under the administrative arm of the University's Institute for Science and Public Affairs and totally funded through grants and contracts with a current annual budget of approximately four million dollars. New scientific evidence substantiates that the earliest years of life provide the critical foundation for developing social, intellectual, and emotional competence. Our vision is that one day all children will be healthy, equipped to learn, and nurtured to develop their full potential. Our purpose is to implement this vision by investigating what interventions are most effective, translating the related research findings into public policy and programs, and evaluating the impact on children, families and communities. Our specialization focuses on infants and toddlers in the areas of school readiness, infant mental health, home visiting and quality childcare practices.