Save the date! Southwest Minnesota child care professionals, educators and caregivers are invited to the 2026 Kids First Conference March 6-7 at Jackpot Junction. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers, attend valuable workshops and learn about resources to help support the children you care about.

SWIF’s sponsorship of the Kids First Conference is part of our broader work to support child care. We are also helping plan and invest in local child care projects, and ensuring leaders and communities are equipped and supported to ensure child care related work is right-sized for local needs.