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Access to healthy food is critical for early childhood development, yet access can be limited. Community Action Marin provides free produce and created a "Good Food for All" video.

“Children in our communities will be off to a healthier start with better connections to programs that provide healthy food and transportation,” said Mayor Clark.

Over the past year, all of our nearly 30 Bright Cities have worked to lessen the harm of neurotoxic chemicals for little ones and their families. In 2021, Bright Cities received $95,000 in grant funding from Healthy Babies Bright Futures, and we’re highlighting five of their incredible results. Collaboratively building systems for resilience. Bright Cities hosted 3 virtual conversations with dynamic experts to help our Bright Cities leaders better integrate actions that protect babies’ brain

Ann Arbor will continue to sponsor tree planting events to provide environmental and health benefits (e.g., reduced neurotoxic exposure, green stormwater infrastructure, etc.) in neighborhoods where these benefits are needed most.

The goal was to create an equitable community food system that increases access to healthy, organic foods in underserved communities...and it's happening.

The CDC recently announced that the autism rate increased from 1 in 54 to 1 in 44 children under the age of eight over the course of just 5 years. That number is staggering.

“What started as dedication has turned into delay and intention has become inaction. So HBBF has decided to put our effort into other initiatives that will move the needle on this important issue.”

To ensure the program is as effective as possible in reaching families with young children, Denver Water partnered with a community organization—Denver’s Early Childhood Council—with expertise in early childhood.

Our vision for children in cities is simple: we envision a world where all babies – regardless of their genetic code or their zip code – live in neighborhoods free from toxic chemicals that harm their brain development.

New data shows that companies continue to ignore dangerously high levels of toxic heavy metals in their baby food. Even after repeated warnings and reports, companies continue to focus on profit over people.