Supporting parents and carers in helping children aged 0-3 grow to their fullest potential.
What are
The Basics?
The Basics are five simple and powerful ways for every family to give every child the best start. They encompass most of what experts say is essential for positive development in children from birth to age three, A time that has the most significant impact on their future happiness and success.
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The Basics Origin
The Boston Basics Campaign is a coalition of organisations and individuals working to make sure that every child gets a great start in life. The founding partners are the Black Philanthropy Fund, the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University, the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center, the Boston Mayor’s Education Cabinet, WGBH Public Broadcasting, and Boston Children’s Museum.
We gratefully acknowledge the work of Dr Ron Ferguson in collaboration with the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University. The materials used are based on The Boston Basics which were sponsored by The Black Philanthropic Fund and made in the USA.