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Safe Babies Story
20 years of centering babies. A future built on belief in babies.
In 2026, Safe Babies will commemorate 20 years. Two decades of transforming child welfare and court practice by centering babies, strengthening families and grounding decisions in early childhood science and relationships.
This anniversary story collection honors the people, moments, and breakthroughs that built this movement and helps inspire what comes next: a future shaped by prevention, early childhood systems change and a shared commitment to babies.
Your story is part of that legacy.
Why We're Collecting Stories
For 20 years, judges, parents, community partners and leaders across the country have shown what’s possible when systems are designed around babies and families.
This story collection will:
- Honor 20 years of leadership, courage and innovation
- Capture the human impact behind early childhood systems change
- Center parent and family voice as a driver of transformation
Every Moment of Belief Matters
We welcome stories from everyone who has been part of the Safe Babies journey, including:
- Parents, caregivers and family leaders
- Judges and legal system partners
- Community and Statewide Coordinators
- Child welfare leaders and frontline staff
- Early childhood professionals and early learning partners
- Infant and early childhood mental health partners
- Researchers, evaluators and national partners
