Help Me Grow National Forum

The Secret is Out:
HMG National Forum 2027 is Heading to San Francisco!

The Help Me Grow (HMG) National Forum is our signature annual convening, bringing together affiliates and partners from across the country to share innovations, build connections, and strengthen our collective impact.  

Today, we are thrilled to officially announce that we are bringing this energy to the West Coast for our next in-person event. HMG National is partnering with HMG San Francisco to co-host the HMG National Forum 2027!

HMG San Francisco, led by the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood, became an affiliate of the HMG National Network in 2014. Their network includes Early Connections Centralized Access Point & Resource Hub; HealthySteps Pediatric Outreach & TA Supports; and Family Engagement through Sparkler Screening & Play. Together, these efforts strengthen early identification, intervention, and care coordination for children ages 0–5 by bringing pediatric providers, early educators, Family Resource Centers, resource & referral agencies, educational tech partners, and community organizations into one coordinated system of support. 

We hope you are as excited as we are to reconvene in the Golden City in 2027. Keep an eye on your inbox for additional details coming soon!


Save the Date:
Help Me Grow Virtual Forum 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

HMG Virtual Forum 2026 will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026! This will be a fully virtual event, allowing our entire National Network to connect and learn together from anywhere. By leaning into a digital format for 2026, we’re making it easier than ever for your whole team to join the conversation.

Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details, including the call for proposals, timing, and registration information!

Moving forward, the HMG National Forum will alternate annually between virtual and in-person formats. 

I have enjoyed every minute of this year’s Forum. Thank you for the hard work that went into each detail. We are proud to be a small part of the larger Help Me Grow family.

HMG West Virginia

HMG Oswego has been around for about a year and has impacted over 600 children and their families so far. I like how it brings families and organizations together. HMG gives me purpose.

Emma Gage
HMG Oswego, NY

HMG in my community has brought awareness and excitement for promoting early childhood amongst parents, professionals, and families!

HMG Long Island, NY

Though we learn from systems across different states, we share a common goal — to pave the way for future generations.

Aoy Santavysuk
HMG Pinellas, FL

I keep thinking there are so many motivated game changers for families that come to mind across each of the sessions I’ve attended. I only wish they were here to see themselves in this story. For those who are present, what a beautiful web of support that is physically manifested in this space. Such hope and encouragement in the power of people… even in times like this. I love HMG.

Darneshia Allen
Safe Babies: A Program of ZERO TO THREE

I wish our families could know how much thought and energy goes into this Model. To see so much open sharing and generosity of knowledge has been encouraging and motivating. As s a new member of the HMG ecosystem, I’m grateful to have felt comfortable to share and learn, even as a newbie.

Diana McGee
HMG Long Island, NY

The partnership between Help Me Grow National and Safe Babies, a program of ZERO TO THREE, has been an example of collaboration and co-creating. Thank you for the amazing work you and your affiliates do to impact families and systems!

Amber Rettke
Safe Babies: A Program of ZERO TO THREE

I wish our families could know how much thought and energy goes into this Model!

Diana McGee
HMG Long Island, NY

I love HMG! The keynote was inspiring and 100% correct. It led me to ask HMG National if we can name the elimination of child poverty as a shared goal within the targeted universalism framework. In today’s environment, let’s name it and eradicate it.

Sarah Sjolie
HMG Nebraska

Thank you for this incredible opportunity to connect with old colleagues and new faces from all around the nation!

Ben Vondras
HMG Oregon

I always look forward to the feeling of excitement at the Forum and appreciate the knowledge and new connections I take home with me. I’ve already gathered some new ideas to share with my team about how we can improve HMG in Florida.

Ashley Houk
HMG Florida

This is one of the highlights of the year! Very excited to be here. Excellent job HMG CT!

Stephanie Norton
HMG North Texas

I’m taking away fresh ideas and inspiration for outreach strategies. I’m encouraged that other affiliates share and understand some of our same struggles!

Melinda Corey
HMG Maine

It is so amazing to see faces we have connected with for years in person!

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