The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood funds research and development projects aimed at improving the welfare of young children, from infancy through age 7, in the United States. Areas of support include Early Childhood Welfare, with a focus on nurturing environments and child-rearing practices; Early Childhood Education and Play, emphasizing innovative curricula and play-based learning tools; and Parenting Education, supporting programs that help parents understand child development and create supportive home environments.