LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has received a $2.5 million grant to explore issues related to early childhood development.

The team seeks to improve developmental outcomes for infants and toddlers, such as their language and social-emotional skills. Researchers say the findings could help local and national Early Head Start partners, which provide early childhood services for low-income families.

The project is one of four national studies funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.