Overview


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Why

The 2025 First 1,000 Days Early Head Start Conference will focus on one of the most critical roles of our educators: Cultivating and Nurturing. We aim to reinforce Early Head Start’s mission to be a beacon of hope—engaging the heart and soul of our staff to uplift effective practices in our communities

Our 2025 Theme: Cultivating Wellbeing, Nurturing Our Tomorrows

By focusing on nurturing—offering care, support, and encouragement—and cultivating—intentionally fostering growth, resilience, and innovation—we empower educators and leaders to create environments where children can thrive, families can flourish, and communities can build brighter futures.

Interested in joining the planning committee? Please email Melissa Sahagun.

What

This event offers 1 day pre-conference June 9, 2025, and a 3 day conference, June 10-12, 2025 with general sessions, breakout sessions, special events, and exhibit hall.

Where

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, Santa Rosa, CA

When

June 9-12, 2025

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Questions? Contact us at headstartr9@region9hsa.org.