Special Briefing: What Federal Actions and Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Babies and Families
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Special Briefing: What Federal Actions and Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Babies and Families
March 11, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Amid the rapid-fire federal policy, personnel and budget actions from the Trump Administration, confusion and anxiety are mounting as we all try to navigate this shifting landscape.
Critical programs for babies and young children like Medicaid, Head Start/Early Head Start, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and several others, could face massive budget cuts, leading to catastrophic impacts on America's families.
Hear from Matthew Melmed, ZERO TO THREE’s Executive Director, about what has happened in the first 6 weeks of the Trump administration and the 119th Congress, what’s at stake for babies and families, and what you can do to take action!
What You’ll Learn:
- Funding 101: How federal programs are funded, including the differences between mandatory programs and non-defense discretionary
- Process Overview: Key insights into the budget process
- Budget Impact: The potential effects of proposed budget cuts on critical programs like Medicaid, Head Start/Early Head Start, SNAP, WIC and several others
- Family Voice: Hear from a family living with the consequences of these proposed cuts
Why This Matters:
As part of the ZERO TO THREE community, you have a network of professionals, advocates, and allies standing with you. We are here to provide the resources, guidance and advocacy support you need. Together, we must protect critical programs that support the healthy development of infants and toddlers, ensure access to family-centered care, and advocate for policies that invest in our youngest generation and brighter future for all. Your voice matters. Your work matters.
Join us in standing strong for babies, toddlers and their families!
Matthew Melmed
Executive Director
ZERO TO THREE
Matthew Melmed, JD, is the Executive Director of ZERO TO THREE, where he has established himself as an internationally recognized leader and tireless advocate for the health and development of babies and toddlers. Since 1995, he has championed the organization’s mission by uniting experts across diverse fields and translating early childhood development research into actionable resources and policies. Under his visionary leadership, ZERO TO THREE’s budget has grown more than 20-fold, enabling the organization to impact millions of parents, professionals and policymakers. In recognition of this transformative work, Worth Magazine named ZERO TO THREE one of “America’s 100 Best Charities.”
Before joining ZERO TO THREE, he was executive director of the Connecticut Association for Human Services. He began his career as a staff attorney for Connecticut Legal Services, advocating for underserved communities. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of S.U.N.Y. Binghamton with the highest academic honors, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from S.U.N.Y. Buffalo.
His career reflects an enduring dedication to creating a better future for young children and their families and includes leadership roles such as chairing the Board of Generations United, past Board Chair of the Food Research and Action Center and first elected Chair of the Children’s Leadership Council. He has been recognized with numerous honors, such as the Sonya Bemporad Award from the World Association of Infant Mental Health and the Simms/Mann Institute’s Whole Child “Visionary” Award.
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