ZERO TO THREE

Mission

ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers. We are a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professsionals, poliymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.

Programs

The information and tools we offer support parents in developing their own ways to promote their children’s growth and development. The foundation of this approach helps parents understand what they bring to parenting-- beliefs, values and goals and their own personal style and approach to child-rearing. We also help parents tune in to who their individual child is—temperament, strengths, needs and development so they can apply this knowledge to their everyday parenting decisions.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Early Arrival: Bonding in the NICU

Personnel Overview

Claire Lerner, LCSW - Director of Parenting Resources
Claire Lerner, a licensed clinical social worker and child development specialist, oversees development of all parenting content at ZERO TO THREE. She is co-author of ZERO TO THREE’s best-selling parent books, writes a regular column in American Baby Magazine, and is frequently quoted in Parents, Parenting, and national media outlets including New York Times and USA Today.

Rebecca Parlakian - Senior Parent Education Writer
Rebecca Parlakian is a senior writer at ZERO TO THREE who has published professional materials and curricula on topics including best practices in infant-toddler programs, abuse prevention, child development, culture, and school readiness. She currently develops parenting resources and Internet content for ZERO TO THREE. She also co-authors a regular column in American Baby Magazine.

Personnel Statistics

Matthew E. Melmed,
Executive Director
Founded in 1977
Employees: 89
Volunteers: 29