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An Investment In Their Future. And Ours.
The most important period of brain development is from prenatal to early childhood. That’s why early investment in childhood mental health and wellbeing has a positive, long-term impact on the community. In fact, research shows that for each dollar invested early in a child’s development, the community saves $3.50 in future mental health care costs. And that’s the best investment we can make for our children, our community and our state.
High quality birth-to-five programs for disadvantaged children can deliver a
13%
return on investment. Starting earlier has greater returns.
The Heckman Equation
Named after Nobel Prize winning economics professor James Heckman, this landmark equation demonstrates that investment in high-quality birth-to-five mental health programs can deliver substantial returns to society in later life.
James Heckman, from Lifecycle Benefits
The most important period of brain development is from prenatal to early childhood. That’s why early investment in childhood mental health and wellbeing has a positive, long-term impact on the community. In fact, research shows that for each dollar invested early in a child’s development, the community saves $3.50 in future mental health care costs. And that’s the best investment we can make for our children, our community and our state.
