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Futures First

At Futures First (formerly The Family Conservancy), we know the earliest years matter most. Learn more and connect with us at www.futuresfirstkc.org

We provide educators and caregivers with the support they need to help every child in Kansas City flourish. 🌱 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.

04/24/2026

Big meetings. Important work. Little people. 💛

At Futures First, we know the earliest years matter most — and today was a reminder of how the care we give today is changing tomorrow.

04/22/2026

You show up for children every single day. On May 9th, we're showing up for you. 🩵

Join us for our Provider Appreciation Celebration! Enjoy a morning of breakfast, genuine connection with fellow educators, and a chance to recognize this year's Excellence in Early Care and Education Award recipient.

You'll also take part in a free training on building global citizenship in early childhood, including practical real-world strategies to support identity, belonging, and empathy right in your classroom.

You make our community stronger. Let's celebrate that. 🙌

𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍: Saturday, May 9 | 8:00 a.m.
𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄: Futures First — 444 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS
𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏: https://bit.ly/4czgaf8

04/21/2026

Some shots from this year’s Brew for Books. 📸🍻📖

More than just a great night — it was a meaningful investment in Kansas City’s youngest learners.

Because of you, more children will have access to books during the years that matter most — sparking imagination, building confidence, and supporting a strong start.

This is what putting futures first looks like. 🩵

Couldn’t make it out but still want to support?
Help us reach more kids: https://bit.ly/3Qwef2r

Photo credits: Wholly Spirited

04/15/2026

TOMORROW. Our community comes together for more than just great beer and food. It’s about giving Kansas City children the support they need for a strong start, and putting their future first. 🩵

By attending Brew for Books, you’ll help put stories into the hands of young readers — sparking imagination, building confidence, and opening the door to big dreams. 📘

Join us, raise a glass, and help young stories take root for KC kids! 🍺

📅 April 16 | 6–9:30 p.m.
📍 Boulevard Brewing Co.
🎟️ Secure your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3OfveVT

04/14/2026

Come experience Boulevard, take in the skyline, and try their new Nitro Stout — all while supporting Kansas City’s youngest learners this Thursday.

Boulevard Brewing Company is ready to host Brew for Books, bringing together one of Kansas City’s best spaces for a night of live music, great beer, and even better company. All that plus a view that never misses. 🌇

The venue is set, the taps are primed, and the beer is cold. See you at Boulevard. 🍻📚

Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3OfveVT

04/13/2026

The clock is ticking, and you don't want to miss this event. ⏰

Brew for Books is THIS THURSDAY at Boulevard Brewing Company, and it's going to be a night to remember. Live music, great beer, and every single ticket purchased puts books directly into the hands of Kansas City's youngest learners.

Putting futures first starts with the stories we give children today.
Tickets are almost gone. 🎟️

Snag yours now! https://bit.ly/3OfveVT

04/10/2026

We were proud to stand alongside advocates, early education and child care professionals, and community leaders at Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City.

Putting futures first means putting children at the center of every decision. That’s why we show up, speak out, and work together to support parents and strengthen early childhood systems.

Because when we invest in the earliest years, we help every child get the strong start they deserve.

04/09/2026

Are you looking for child care in Kansas? Contact Child Care Aware of Kansas for a list of licensed child care providers in your Kansas county!

04/01/2026

For Lindsey, it started with a story.

The day her teacher read a book about Arctic animals, something sparked. A curiosity that lit up her imagination and made her want to know more about the world beyond her classroom walls.

The next day, that curiosity came to life. Her classroom transformed into a miniature Arctic — a sensory table filled with ice, water and tiny polar bears, all inviting Lindsey to explore the story with her hands and her imagination.

When she saw the book again, Lindsey’s attention turned to the colorful sky in the illustrations. Curious as ever, she asked about the glowing lights above the snow. Her teacher explained the aurora borealis where Lindsey’s excitement only grew.

“Can I paint it?” she asked.

Soon, the question turned into a classroom art project, with each child exploring and creating their favorite part of the Arctic. Proof that one story and one question can open the door to endless discovery.

When you attend Brew for Books, you’re helping children like Lindsey nurture their curiosity, ask big questions, and discover the joy of learning.

🎟️ Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/3OfveVT

03/31/2026

We’re excited to announce a new investment that will expand opportunity, strengthen the workforce, and support the foundation of our child care system.

We’re grateful for the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the opportunity to strengthen the early childhood workforce and the small businesses at the heart of our child care landscape.

Read the official release below ⬇️

03/30/2026

A big thank you to our Page Turner sponsors!

Your support helps create moments that matter through Brew for Books and ensures more Kansas City children have access to stories that spark imagination and learning.📚

We appreciate your partnership in helping KC kids thrive. 🩵

Bank of Labor, Commerce Bank, Constructive Playthings, FNBO, PNC.

03/26/2026

Earlier this month, we hosted an advocacy workshop to help elevate the voices of parents and early education professionals across our community.

Together, participants practiced and refined their messages ahead of a trip to Washington, D.C. this May, where they’ll meet with legislators and advocate for stronger child care policies.

This work is made possible through our partnership with , whose support has been critical in helping us expand advocacy efforts and ensure real experiences help shape policy decisions.

We’re proud to support advocates as they step forward to represent Kansas City families on a national stage. 🩵

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444 Minnesota Avenue, Ste 200
Kansas City, KS
66101

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

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+19133421110

Website

https://futuresfirstkc.org/

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