named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
Yearly event featuring expert speakers on topics such as adversity and resilience, trauma in immigrant families, and data-driven solutions for early childhood systems
Breakfast for Babies
Collaborative event with NYSAIMH focusing on critical issues affecting young children, such as climate change impacts and parenting during uncertain times
Emily Fenichel Award
Annual recognition of a practitioner in the birth-to-three field who has made significant contributions to improving services for infants, toddlers, and families
Hedi Levenback Evening with an Innovator
Annual event honoring innovators in the field of infancy and early childhood, in memory of founding board member Hedi Levenback
Professional Development Webinars
Regular educational sessions on topics including screen time, attachment, trauma, and clinical work with young children in foster care
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 3 activities
- Education and policy support for early childhood systemsProvides education and policy support to promote the health and well-being of infants, toddlers, and families from prenatal through age three, supporting multidisciplinary workforce collaboration and systems improvement in New York State.
- Policy advocacy and public educationEngages in advocacy efforts to educate policymakers and the business community about early childhood development, including conducting webinars on state policy opportunities and advocating for increased Early Intervention provider reimbursement rates, which contributed to a 5% budget increase in New York State.
- Professional resource and research disseminationProvides access to research, publications, and information on organizations offering services and programs beneficial to the early childhood community, promoting evidence-based practices and policy development.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Annual conferences and seminarsHosts annual conferences and seminars focused on data-driven insights, systems-based solutions, trauma and loss in immigrant families, and clinical strategies for professionals working with young children and families from prenatal through age three.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awards and recognition programsRecognizes innovation and leadership in early childhood through annual awards, including the Hedi Levenback Memorial Evening and the Emily Fenichel Award, honoring contributions to infancy and family well-being.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Networking and collaboration eventsOrganizes networking events, study groups, and connections among local leaders and professionals to build personal and professional relationships and support policy development for infants and families.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletters and field communicationsDistributes a bi-monthly eNews and newsletters to members with updates on training events, policy initiatives, research highlights, and peer professionals in the early childhood field.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development workshops and webinarsProvides free access to professional development workshops and webinars for early childhood professionals, featuring experts such as Tovah Klein and Claire Lerner, covering topics like infant mental health, collaborative problem-solving, and supporting children of incarcerated parents.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$32K99%
Program service revenue$2311%
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expenses
Total expenses$30K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
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balance sheet
Total assets$36K
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Net assets$36K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +52.2%
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research Partner — Collaborates with NYZTT and NYSPEP on panel discussions about parenting in mental health recovery.
- Child Care, Inc Partner — Partner organization in early childhood initiatives
- Children, Youth, and Families Consortium Partner — Shares research and articles from University of Minnesota experts on early childhood topics.
- Claire Lerner Partner — Featured presenter in NYZTT professional development webinars.
- Families and Work Institute Partner — Collaborates by sharing research related to families and work-life integration.
- Forum on Child and Family Statistics Partner — Shares federal and state data on children and families through America’s Children Reports.
- Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Partner — Provides longitudinal research on disadvantaged families and child development.
- Gallery Henoch Partner — Hosted a "Friendraiser" event to support NYZTT’s mission and connect with local policy advocates.
- Kids Can’t Wait Campaign Partner — Followed the lead of this campaign in advocating for increased Early Intervention provider reimbursement rates in New York State.
- Kids In Need of Defense Partner — Features a staff member from Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) in a publication highlighting therapeutic practices with young children.
- Mother.ly Partner — Source of an age-by-age guide on talking to children about racism, shared by NYZTT Network as a featured resource.
- NYSSLHA Partner — Partner organization in early childhood initiatives
- NYU Langone Health Child Study Center Partner — Partner organization in early childhood initiatives
- New York Parenting Education Partnership Partner — Co-sponsored two-part workshop series on parenting educator roles in child and parent development.
- New York State Government — Statewide initiative focused on early childhood development and services across New York State.
- New York State Association for Infant Mental Health Partner — Co-sponsored a "Breakfast for Babies" event on the health impacts of climate change and air pollution.
- New York State Association for Infant Mental Health Partner — Collaborates on events including Breakfast for Babies and co-sponsors professional development activities.
- New York State Parenting Education Partnership Partner — Cosponsors webinars and panel discussions on parenting education and child development.
- Power of Two Partner — Collaborates by providing emergency resources for families, including support related to food, childcare, housing, and financial stability.
- Society for Research in Child Development Partner — Shares peer-reviewed research, briefs, and fact sheets on child development.
- The Osborne Association Partner — Collaborates on initiatives supporting children of incarcerated parents.
- Tovah Klein Partner — Featured presenter in NYZTT professional development webinars.
- UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti Partner — Provides international research on children's well-being and early development.
- Urban Institute Partner — Shares child welfare research through its publications and studies on American families.
- World Association for Infant Mental Health Partner — Provides access to international publications and journals on infant mental health.
- ZERO TO THREE Network — Member organization accessing and disseminating national resources on early childhood.
- Zero to Three Partner — Provides expert guidance and family support resources on topics such as responding to the coronavirus, used and shared by NYZTT Network.
- government agencies Government — Professional members affiliated with government agencies participate in Network activities and contribute to its mission.
- legal organizations Partner — Professional members affiliated with legal organizations participate in Network activities and contribute to its mission.
- medical centers Partner — Professional members affiliated with medical centers participate in Network activities and contribute to its mission.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Practicemethodology: culturally_responsive_practiceBy adapting services to reflect the diverse cultural, familial, and linguistic contexts of families, we increase engagement and effectiveness because trust and relevance are strengthened when families see themselves reflected in care practices.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Holistic Servicesmethodology: interdisciplinary_collaborationBy integrating knowledge and action across professional disciplines, we produce more comprehensive support for child and family needs because complex developmental challenges require coordinated, multi-domain responses.
- Knowledge Mobilization and Professional Learningmethodology: research_disseminationBy curating and disseminating research and best practices, we strengthen field-wide capacity because informed professionals are better equipped to deliver effective, evidence-based services.
- Relationship-Based Intervention Modelmethodology: relationship_based_developmentBy grounding services in the primacy of attachment and relational dynamics, we improve child development outcomes because healthy development unfolds within secure, responsive relationships between caregivers and children.