In a time of complexity and transition in child welfare, we return to what matters most: the power of connection. Rooted in Connection: Relationships, Repair, and Resilience centers the essential relationships that shape an infant’s life — with their parents, caregivers, communities, and systems. This year’s theme is a call to slow down, refocus, and recommit to healing-centered practices that honor the strengths of families and the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.