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Futures First

At Futures First (formerly The Family Conservancy), we know the earliest years matter most. https://bit.ly/4nIpHog

We provide educators and caregivers with the support they need to help every child in Kansas City flourish. 🌱
Interested in our services? The experiences children have in these years shape how they learn, grow, and thrive for a lifetime. That’s why we build up the people who nurture young lives — giving educators and caregivers the tools, guidance, and encouragement they need to help every child thrive. Learn more and connect with us at www.futuresfirstkc.org

09/03/2026

The earliest years shape a lifetime. 🌱

During the first few years, children are building the foundation for how they learn, connect, communicate and experience the world around them.

And they don’t build it alone.

Parents. Grandparents. Child care professionals. Educators. Neighbors. Communities.

Every nurturing relationship helps shape what comes next.

That’s why Futures First builds up the people who nurture young lives — so children have the strong foundation they need to flourish.

On Oct. 16, we’ll bring together a community that believes in that future at the Futures First Gala.

🎟️ Join us: https://lnkd.in/dRwu6m-n

08/31/2026

Over the years, parents in our classes have told us the same thing:
"I wish I had something I could take with me."

Parents wanted trusted guidance they could access whenever they needed it — whether they had five minutes during nap time, a quiet moment after bedtime, or support in the middle of a challenging day.

That's why we created Mindful Moments.

This new series from Futures First helps you better understand your child, navigate everyday challenges, and feel more confident in the moments that matter most.

Episode 1 now available on Spotify and YouTube.

🎵 Start with episode one today: https://youtu.be/5FhPBjjOcRo?si=mWuDDvkWkl-upndd

08/28/2026

Every Story Has a Beginning. And Every Story Is Worth Celebrating. 💙

At A Night to Nurture Young Lives, you'll hear directly from the people at the heart of our work.

Stories of families finding support when they needed it most. Parents navigating difficult seasons. Educators discovering new ways to help children flourish. And journeys filled with growth, perseverance, connection, and hope.

You'll hear where they started, where they are today, and how support from Futures First helped make a difference along the way.

These stories are why we're celebrating.

They remind us of what's possible when people receive the support they need—and when a community comes together to invest in its youngest children and the people who nurture them.

On Oct. 16, we'll celebrate how far they've come, the people who helped along the way, and the brighter futures still ahead.

We hope you'll be there to celebrate with us: https://futuresfirstkc.org/futures-first-gala/

08/27/2026

Thanks to the generosity of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts’ Community Tickets program, Futures First families recently had the opportunity to experience Bluey’s Big Play live on stage!

For some families, the evening was more than a chance to see a spectacular show, it was their very first visit to the Kauffman Center.

We’re grateful for community partnerships that help create moments of joy, connection, and new experiences for the children and families we serve.

Thank you to the Kauffman Center, the Stan and Jo Hamilton Community Tickets Endowment Fund, Evergy, and donors who help make opportunities like this possible. 💙

08/26/2026

Special Advance Pricing ending soon! ⏰

There's still time to join us for our Futures First Gala: A Night to Nurture Young Lives on Friday, Oct, 16.

But act fast! special advance pricing ends Aug. 31.

Spend an evening of meaningful stories, exceptional food, entertainment, and a shared commitment to helping Kansas City's youngest children flourish.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets by Aug. 31 and save $25 off every ticket purchased.

We look forward to celebrating with you! https://futuresfirstkc.org/futures-first-gala/

08/25/2026

Child care is a workforce issue, and your business can be part of the solution!

Child Care Aware of Kansas is launching Child Care Connect Works, a new initiative helping Kansas employers turn child care support into a powerful recruitment and retention strategy. From customized benefits and tax credit guidance to provider partnerships and streamlined employee support, Child Care Connect Works helps businesses find solutions that fit their workforce and their bottom line.

Want to learn how your business can get started? Read the full press release to learn more about Child Care Connect Works and the resources available to Kansas employers: https://ks.childcareaware.org/news/newscccworks/

08/20/2026

Meet Meg Fuehne! 💙

For more than 20 years, Meg has worked in the early childhood education space, supporting the educators and professionals who help young children flourish.

As a trainer with Futures First, Meg brings that experience into her work every day while continuing to adapt alongside an early childhood field that is always evolving. To everything from new technology and training approaches, Meg and our team of trainers are consistently finding better ways to support the people who nurture young lives.

Hear from Meg about what she loves most about her work, why supporting early educators continues to be so meaningful, and the experience she brings to Futures First every day.

08/19/2026

Federal officials are considering changes to Head Start program standards that could impact young children, families, and early educators. 🚨

At Futures First, we know strong early education and care helps children build the foundation they need to thrive.

We’re carefully reviewing the proposed changes alongside state and national partners, with a focus on what they could mean for classroom quality and safety, families, educators, and the resources programs need to succeed.

Read our full statement and learn more: https://bit.ly/4xKlZy7

08/18/2026

Your Friday Night Plans? Handled.

Dinner. Drinks. Live music. An incredible auction. Meaningful stories. And the opportunity to give back while you’re at it.

Join us at The Abbott on Friday, Oct. 16 for our Futures First Gala: A Night to Nurture Young Lives.

Come enjoy the evening, and leave knowing your night helped make a difference.

Save $25 per ticket through Aug. 31, or bring your team with a four ticket package for $500.

🎟️: https://futuresfirstkc.org/futures-first-gala/

08/12/2026

Starting school for the very first time is a big moment. 🎒💙

Thanks to generous support from our community and corporate partners, local children are heading into their first school year with brand-new backpacks filled with the supplies they need to feel prepared and ready to learn.

A special thank you to PNC for helping us pack and prepare backpacks for these young learners!

Here's to starting school strong! ✏️

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444 Minnesota Avenue, Ste 200
Kansas City, KS
66101

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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Friday	9am - 5pm

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