Join us for an evening to celebrate progress made in the care & education of Maryland’s youngest children and raise critical funds to fuel our continued efforts. 

Community support allows MFN to continue to serve Maryland’s youngest children and the adults who care for them—parents, caregivers, and child care providers. All proceeds from this event will be used to create a Maryland where every child has a strong and equitable foundation to thrive in their first five years and beyond. Please mark your calendar for First Years 2025: 

Thursday, October 23, 2025 

5:30 — 8:00 p.m. 

 

The Penguin Room at Whitehall Mill 

3300 Clipper Mill Road 

Baltimore, MD 21211 

 

Hosted by event co-chairs, Kelleye Cohen and Lucy Haus, this event includes: complimentary wine, beer, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a seated program, and valet parking. While the event is free to attend, guests will be asked to make a donation or pledge of support during the program. 

Registration for the event will open in August. All guests must register in advance.   

For more information on becoming a sponsor or to sign up to become a table host, contact Jennifer Andiorio, Development Director, atjandiorio@marylandfamilynetwork.orgor call 443.873.5817.   

Thank you to our 2025 First Years Sponsors 

 

2024 Toddlers
Cruisers - $5,000

 

Crawlers - $2,500

First Years 2025 Planning Committee: 

Event Co-chairs: Kelleye Cohen and Lucy Haus 

Alex Costos, Shanice DeRamus, Isabel Harvey, Tina Hike-Hubbard, Cristin Marsh, Jud Sokol, and Laura Weeldreyer 

Enjoy our photos from First Years 2024...