Name: 2025 Foundations of the Future: Child Care in Economic Development
Start: 2025-10-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-23T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Broadway Ballroom Event Center

A gathering of leaders to explore how quality child care drives workforce participation and community development.
About this Event

Please join us for 2025 Foundations of the Future: Child Care in Economic Development on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Broadway Ballroom and Event Center! Join us for an engaging and solutions-focused conference that puts child care at the center of economic vitality.

Foundations of the Future brings together leaders in community and economic development, early childhood, and public policy to explore how high-quality child care drives workforce participation, attracts investment, and strengthens communities.

Be part of the movement to elevate child care as essential infrastructure. Network with peers, gain practical tools, and leave inspired to create change in your community!

Highlights include:

Keynote Address

Learn how high-quality early care and education fuels long-term economic growth.

Caring for Growth: Child Care Solutions for Thriving Communities

Explore innovative, community-based approaches to supporting family child care providers and expanding access for working families.

Child Care Works: Leveraging Local Strategies and Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Discover local strategies that can be implemented quickly and deliver measurable, lasting benefits for children, families, and communities.