Check out this piece about the important work being done by Families First in Cabarrus County! Many thanks to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation for this thoughtful coverage and support! 💛➕ (fb)

We’re thrilled to welcome three powerhouse keynote speakers to this year’s conference—leaders in early childhood and family research who are changing the game through equity, culture, and strength-based frameworks. Don’t miss these engaging, knowledgeable experts: ➕ Dr. Shana Rochester (Child Trends) Presenting: The Power of Picture Books to Advance Equity: Bridging Research and Practice ➕ Dr. Natasha Cabrera (University of Maryland) Presenting: Identifying and Investing in the Strengths of Latino Families ➕ Dr. Charlyn Harper Browne (Former Fellow, Center for the Study of Social Policy) Presenting: Expanding Our Understanding of the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Head to the Conference website for the full agenda and to learn about additional workshops from Dr. Cabrera and Dr. Browne. Get ready to learn from the best in the field! https://parentchildplus.org/2025-annual-conference/ #ParentChildPlus #PCPlusConference #EquityInEducation #ECEProfessionalDevelopment #ParentChildPlus60 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FamilyEngagement (fb)