TUCI ON TV!
Cate Joyce appeared on Channel 3's "Live at 9" on Tuesday, June 23rd to discuss the importance of zero-to-three brain development and Early Head Start.
» Early Head Start 6/09: The difference an EHS expansion would make in Shelby County
JUST RELEASED!
The 2009 edition of The State of Children in Memphis and Shelby County: Data Book IV is ready to meet the public.More than ever, our community must become widely aware of the severe short and long-term effects of exposing our children to the deteriorating statistics affecting us.
As a community, if we come to terms with the reality that many of our problems stem directly from the earliest experiences of our children, then perhaps we will be ready to make new decisions that can re-direct our city’s future.
High quality early child development programs, delivered strategically, have been shown to have a lifetime impact on not just individuals, but entire communities. Investments in early child development have proven to return up to 17 dollars in savings for every dollar invested.
Read 2009’s The State of Children in Memphis and Shelby County: Data Book IV for TUCI’s detailed analysis our community’s shared challenges and possible solutions.
THE EXHIBITION IS OPEN
Fostering Healthy Early Childhood Brain Development: Making the Critical Connection Between Knowledge and Action
The Urban Child Institute has teamed up with The University of Memphis Center for Multimedia Arts to create a multimedia exhibition exploring the connections between the science of early childhood development and actions that can be taken, particularly from conception to age three, to promote healthy foundations for lifelong learning and achievement.
RESEARCH SHOWS
» Early brain development is critical from conception on and particulary throughout the first three years of life.
» A child's brain grows in power and intelligence when it is stimulated by the environment.
» Healthy development includes physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. Toxic stress in a child's environment inhibits healthy brain development.
» Early childhood experiences have an impact on lifetime achievements. Investing in Early Childhood is critical for our community's future.
Watch Gene Cashman’s introduction to 2009’s The State of Children in Memphis and Shelby County: Data Book IV.
PARTICIPATE IN THE CANDLE STUDY
The University of Tennessee is seeking women who are less than 28 weeks (7 months) pregnant, have a low-risk pregnancy, and live in Shelby County to participate in the CANDLE Study of Early Childhood Learning & Development. Women who join the CANDLE study will continue to receive prenatal care and education from their own obstetrician and will not be asked to take any study medications or change any of their eating or health habits. Moms will receive 500 dollars in gift cards during study. For more information, or to find out if you are eligible, call 901-448-8400.
- Download the CANDLE flyer for distribution.