Growing Together Part 3: Building Early Relational Health for Stronger Families and Communities

Please join us for Part 3 of the Early Relational Health Learning Series hosted by Maryland Philanthropy Network's Prenatal to Five Funders Affinity Group!

Science has shown us something powerful: the relationships babies and young children form with their parents and caregivers shape their health, learning, and resilience for a lifetime. These strong relationships are the foundation of thriving communities and a key driver of both educational success and a strong, stable workforce – today and in the future.

This three-part learning series on Early Relational Health (ERH) is your opportunity to engage with national and local experts, connect with fellow leaders, learn from inspiring real-world examples, and explore how fostering strong, nurturing relationships can transform the lives of infants, toddlers, and their families – laying a solid foundation for success in school, work and life.  

For part 3 of our learning series, we’re pleased to be joined by two leaders in the field: 

• Atiya Weiss, Executive Director of the Burke Foundation, leading its mission to advance transformative programs and policies that promote the health, well-being, and resilience of children and families in New Jersey
• Ira Hillman, Strategy Lead, Bonding at the Einhorn Collaborative, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to addressing America’s growing crisis of connection

 Please click here to view and register for Part 2 of the series taking place on February 11, 2025, and click here to learn more about the learning series on Early Relational Health (ERH).

Who Should Attend?

This series is designed for leaders and decision-makers across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC in public agencies, private organizations, and philanthropic foundations who are in the position of directing funding and financing toward young children, their families, and the systems that support them. 

You must have a website account to register for events. Those who are not MPN members or do not already have a website account will need to request an account. Once the account has been approved, you will receive another e-mail containing information about how to set your password and log in to register for events. Please allow time for this process. Please contact erobinson@marylandphilanthropy.org with any questions on registering.