Development Of Quality Literacy Programs For Children And...

Zero to Three is an organization that was established in 1977 by some of the best experts in health, child development, and mental health. The main focus is on the development of infants and toddlers. The main goal of this organization is to guarantee that all babies and toddlers are given a strong start in life. Promoting an understanding about key issues that affect young children and their families. Key issues include infant mental health, child care, early language and literacy development, early intervention and the impact culture has on early childhood development (About Us, 2016). National Center for Family Literacy focuses on the development of quality literacy programs for children and parents. Literacy and education is advanced†¦show more content†¦Staff members provide care as well as a wide variety of extended learning opportunities during out-of-school hours. NAA provides a number of services. For example, Access to affordable training, technical assistance, and professional development for afterschool program staff. Also access to a members-only professional resources and consultation services (About NAA, 2016). American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization with the professional membership of about 64,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric surgical specialists, and pediatric medical sub-specialists. These individuals are dedicated to the safety, health, and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The goal of this organization is to attain optimal physical, social, and mental health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The AAP also advocates for access to healthcare for all children, adolescents, and young adults. A number of long-term research programs are done by the AAP to enhance the delivery of health care to children. In the Research in Office Settings program studies are conducted using a network of 1,800 pediatricians who work in office-based practices. This program is also one of the longest running programs in the United States (About AAP, 2016). Healthy kids, Healthy Care is a program that is also available in Spanish. This program is ran by The National Resource Center for Health