
Join us and help protect this nest.
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.
To register for First Years, simply click on this link. Then, select “Reserve Your Seat” and follow the prompts.
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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. All guests must register in advance.
We are pleased to share that we will be partnering with AmFund once again and will be auctioning off 8 VIP “bucket-list” trips at First Years. Download the trip catalogue for more information and to read the trip descriptions:
For more information on becoming a sponsor or to sign up to become a table host, contact Jennifer Andiorio, Development Director, at jandiorio@marylandfamilynetwork.org or call 443.873.5817.
Thank you to our 2025 First Years Sponsors



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...
















