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About Gift Connect
Every second, a child’s brain forms over one million new neural connections. We’re on a mission to fix the underinvestment in developmental resources for children from birth to age three, ensuring every child gets the best start in life.
What We Do
Programs
Advocacy Network
Resources
Donate to support early childhood development
Our Philosophy
Loving connections between children and their caregivers are the foundation for healthy brain development
Practice the 6 Loving Habits:
Speak. Sing. Read. Play. Count. Serve & Return.
Speak.
Sing.
Read.
Play.
Count.
Serve & Return.
Podcast
Connect Conversations
Want to learn why birth to three is so important and how to build your child’s brain capacity? From experts in science, policy, and programming, CONNECT Conversations is the podcast for all things birth to three.
Understanding and acting on the proven science of Birth to 3 will be transformational for America and around the world. Without investing in and focusing on development during the critical years of birth to 3: We can’t transform education. We can’t reverse poverty. We can’t build the desired 21st century workforce. We can’t deliver limitless potential to every baby.
Sam Beard, Founder & President
@giftconnectorg
Latest News
New in January from Gift Connect: New Website, Bee Smart Program, and more.
New Year, New Website Happy 2024! We’re starting off the New Year with a brand new website. The updated site features refreshed navigation that simplifies our mission into “Who We…
Investing in Our Future: Early Childhood Development Funding in the U.S. and Globally
Introduction Early childhood development is essential to creating a thriving society. The experiences and opportunities children receive during their early years have a profound impact on their lifelong well-being and…
New in October from Gift Connect: Advocacy in Houston, Carnegie Lullaby Partnership, and more.
Advocacy at the National Urban League National Conference Sam recently attended the National Urban League National Conference in Houston, TX. He met with more than 60 national, state, and local…
