Early childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise

January 12, 2006 Early childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise Well-designed programs for disadvantaged children age 4 and younger can produce economic benefits ranging from $1.26 to $17 for each $1 spent on the programs. The report by RAND Labor and Population says effective early childhood programs return more to society in benefits that exceed the initial costs, by enabling youngsters to lead more successful lives and be less dependent on future government assistance. The study focused on three types of early childhood programs that are typically called intervention programs and target children who need help because of . . .