Register today for August 14, 2026 | 8:30a.m.-4:00p.m.
From Ardent Solutions,
Experience a day of learning, networking, and collaboration with peers who understand the challenges – and opportunities for rural children birth through age 5 and their families.
Join us at the Building Strong Foundations Conference, where professionals from across disciplines unite to share strategies, tools, and inspiration for supporting early childhood development and family engagement in rural communities.
This conference brings together experts and practitioners from law enforcement, education, childcare, behavioral health, government, and community organizations to explore the latest trends, trauma-informed practices, and collaborative approaches to early childhood development.
· Inspiring keynote speakers and thought leaders
· Breakout sessions on emerging topics in early childhood development
· Networking opportunities with peers and partners
· Practical tools to strengthen your agency’s response
Location: Franklin W. Olin Building, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
General Registration Fee: $65.00
Early Childhood Development Coalition Member: $55.00
Includes Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, and Continuing Education Credits*
*This conference has been approved for 5.5 continuing education credits. Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. (WNY R-AHEC) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Boards for Social Work (#SW-0685), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Practitioners (#MHC-0268), and Speech Language Pathology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers, physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists, and assistants, licensed mental health counselors, and speech language pathologists.
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