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The good news is that multiple research studies have confirmed that investing in developmentally-appropriate and culturally responsive early childhood programs and systems that support optimal development, early learning, behavioral health and resilient families produce tangible benefits. Nobel prize winning economist, James Heckman and his colleagues, found that investing in high-quality early childhood development programs combined with support for parents, particularly for low-income children, can deliver up to $14 for every $1 invested by improving long-term outcomes related to health, education, employment, and social behaviors.1 Heckman states, “The highest rate of return…comes from investing as early as possible”.