Childhood demands special care and assistance. Children have a right to be considered human beings in the here and now. They need to play, they need opportuntities to explore, they need nurturing. The youngest children--those under the age of three--are in the most critical stages of cognitive, emotional and social development. Any deprivation in food, housing, care, and nurturing can have serious, lifelong consequences.
For policy issues related to children and hunger, go to Children's HealthWatch.
All children have the same right to develop their potential.
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