A peer learning network for mayors and city leaders.
Conception to pre-k is a pivotal time in child brain development. One in six children in America has a developmental disability, and one in 45 have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research indicates that early life exposures to neurotoxic chemicals from drinking water, food, air, soil and consumer products can contribute to autism, …
We invite proposals from US cities to support efforts that decrease neurotoxic exposures. Deadline is June 1.
Cities have incredible untapped assets and political strengths. Around the country, mayors are taking the lead on pressing social issues—climate change, infrastructure, economic revitalization, health care, and more. The Mayors Innovation Project supports and encourages this innovation by providing cutting-edge thinking and concrete examples that cities can use right away. Read the full article at: https://www.hbbf.org/blog/2020-01/city-governments-can-help-protect-your-babies-brain-development
