Abby Lane

Feminist, policy scientist, mom (she/her). Policy Director @pn3policy @VUPeabody. (opinions expressed = mine, not my employer's)

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

Very excited to release our new report, 5 Years of Progress on the State Policy Roadmap, which provides a summary of the substantial investments that states have made since 2020 + the impact of these investments on family resources. #pn3policy @pn3policy
https://t.co/tI8WbgQCbg

[Rabbi Sandra Lawson @rabbisandra]

Hey all we have made it. It's Election day. it's a Shehecheyanu moment Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Ruach HaOlam, Shehecheyanu v’kiy’manu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Eternal One, Spirit of the Universe, who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this moment

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

Prenatal-to-3 issues are on the ballot today! In addition to the important election of local, state, + fed officials, several states have ballot measures that directly impact families. Learn more below! #pn3policy #earlychildhood #vote

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

On Election Day, we'll be keeping a close eye on many state ballot measures focused on PN-3 issues! Read the thread to learn more!

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

We're hiring! Come join the PN3 Policy Impact Center team and please share with those you know who might be a good fit!

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Consider joining our fantastic Communications team as a Director, Senior Specialist or Graphic Designer, if you'd like to use your skills to help advance evidence-based state policymaking that improves the lives and young children and their families! https://t.co/AvEZWRL7xu

[First Focus on Children @First_Focus]

This week, on the #SpeakingOfKids podcast, @BlahaOsborne of @pn3policy emphasizes that economic stability is the crux for the well-being of families. Listen & subscribe at https://t.co/tasIrcqBSg

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

Abortion Access Mapped by Congressional District https://t.co/xiuXMvqlbC

[Texas School Readiness Dashboard @TXreadykids]

Today is the day!

Check out the new Texas School Readiness Dashboard data and policy recommendations at https://t.co/f9TFhFqXny.

Let's make sure all Texas children arrive on the first day of kindergarten ready to thrive for years to come. #TXlege #TXed

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Effective and equitable policymaking requires input from researchers at each of the five stages.
Our Executive Director, Dr. Cynthia Osborne, breaks the process down in a new #SRCD essay!
Read it here: https://t.co/08sctAtP94 #ChildDevelopment

[Alex Haralampoudis @AHaralampoudis]

Today #PAA2024 3:15 pm in Fayette: @BlahaOsborne will present on how state policy choices impact resources available to families @pn3policy https://t.co/sOGnW4FITS

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

Members of our team are headed to #PAA2024 today to present their research on variation in and impacts of parental leave, tax burdens on families, and our Policy Impact Calculator. We can’t wait to share and learn from fellow social scientists!

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

Black Maternal Health Week 2024 is here! As the founders of #BMHW, we're excited to kick off this annual campaign for the 7th year! Join us & our partners in uplifting Black maternal health at https://t.co/A0n4uK4Fo9. Happy #BMHW24!

https://t.co/nPN9fAn0ZD

[Amanda P. Williams, MD, MPH @apw_mdmph]

@BlkMamasMatter There is so much opportunity for policy improvement
🌟 Medicaid expansion to 12mo #postpartum
🌟 Paid family leave
🌟 Covered #doula benefits
🌟 Expansion of maternal #mentalhealth coverage
🌟 Right to #abortion and other #healthcare deemed appropriate by patient and clinician

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

In #Kansas, where I live: over 2k infants and toddlers experienced homelessness and more than 75% were unserved by #earlychildhood programs. Check out the report to see what KS can do to better serve our littlest kids experiencing homelessness.

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

📢 NEW from @SchoolHouseConn: ‘Infant & Toddler Homelessness Across 50 States: 2021-22’ - Unveiling the most detailed (state-by-state!) examination yet of #homelessness impacting infants and toddlers. https://t.co/v26Va1GX0o

[Main Street Alliance / Main Street Action @mainstreetweets]

Reflecting on a monumental victory in 2023: Minnesota's Statewide Paid Leave! 🎉The hard work, unity, and determination by MSA members, partners, and organizers paved the way. Let's spread this success to every state. Join us! #PaidLeaveForAll https://t.co/vxY3KmAdR3

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

The clock is ticking for #TaxDay! Low-income households in some states expect hefty #taxrefunds, while others face challenges due to state tax codes. Explore #state #tax #policies, such as #earnedincometaxcredits and #childtaxcredits. Details: https://t.co/fQf9jJkRcJ

[Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center @pn3policy]

In today’s blog post, we tell you how #SouthDakota plans to include doula services in Medicaid coverage, two ways that #Florida lawmakers may tackle the #childcare crisis, five states considering tax credits to address childhood #poverty, and more.
https://t.co/B2R6xi72fP

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

Out in Topeka today to attend the @First1000DaysKS Summit. Excited to learn with state leaders and work toward evidence-based, equitable #earlychildhood policy in #Kansas!

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

The @pn3policy team is so excited to join @NAEYC at #naeycAC today. Come join us in 202B at 12 PM to learn about leveraging state policy to transform child care!

[Abby Lane @AbbyCLane]

Check out the 2023 #pn3policy Roadmap from @pn3policy! We're thrilled to share what we've learned and how states have made incredible progress this year to build a system of care for families. Learn more: https://t.co/8KpgegVQz3