2026 Legislative Debrief: Early Childhood & the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

Please join the Prenatal to Five and Education Funders Affinity Groups for a legislative debrief unpacking highlights from Maryland’s latest legislative session. The conversation will explore how legislative outcomes related to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and early childhood affect prenatal through secondary education and related supports for children’s behavioral health, child care providers, students and families.

Our speakers include:

• Ann Geddes, Director, Youth and Older Adult Policy, Mental Health Association of Maryland
• Riya Gupta, Executive Director, Strong Schools Maryland
• Molly McGriff, Senior Director United for Childcare, United Way of Central Maryland
• Beth Morrow, Director of Public Policy, Maryland Family Network
• Rudi Zelman, Program Director, Pre-K Expansion, The Fund for Educational Excellence

This session provides time to connect with peers across the state and explore what these policy outcomes mean for your work, future efforts, and our collective impact in Maryland.

2026 Legislative Debrief Series

This session is part of Maryland Philanthropy Network's 2026 Legislative Debrief Series. Join funder colleagues and advocates from across the state to learn together about Maryland’s latest legislative session. Each session will focus on key topic areas and feature expert speakers who will break down what passed, what didn’t, and what it all means for philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and our communities across the region. Click here to view and register for the full series!

Pricing & Audience

This session is for MPN members and funders only.

• MPN Members: $0
• Non-Member Funders: $50/session

Non-member funders: to register for this session, please contact us for the non-member link. Unsure if you fall under the “non-member funder” category? Let's chat!

Accessibility: Automatic captions will be available. Learn more about Maryland Philanthropy Network’s program accessibility at this link. To request any additional accessibility accommodations, contact the staff member listed above in the yellow registration section at least five business days before the program.