This statement provides policy and program recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to improve young childrens' access to needed services and transform service delivery systems to improve the health and early learning outcomes for all children. This joint policy statement aims to: - Highlight the importance of aligning and coordinating early childhood health and early learning systems so that together they establish a solid foundation for school-readiness as well as long-term health for all children. - Provide recommendations and guidance to States and communities to promote the alignment and coordination of health and early learning systems. - Identify resources and share promising practices that inform and support States, communities, and families in collaborative efforts to provide a foundation for healthy development and well-being in early childhood. (author abstract)