Families First Forum Returns Nov. 3 – Register Today

The 2025 Families First Forum is almost here, happening Monday, November 3, 2025, at South Mountain Community College. 

This annual, half-day convening brings together advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to learn the latest on factors impacting the state and federal budget, and policy changes impacting the lives of Arizona’s children and families. 

We’re honored to feature two national voices who will help set the stage for this year’s discussion: 

Alberto A. González, Jr., MPP
Deputy Senior Director, State Government Relations – Families USA
Alberto provides strategic leadership for Families USA’s state-level advocacy efforts. He previously served as Chief Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), leading major expansions in health and nutrition assistance programs. His career spans roles at UnidosUS, Community Catalyst, California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) and the California State Assembly. 

Katie Hamm, MPA
Principal – Next Step Early Childhood LLC
Katie is the former Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Previously, she served as Vice President for Early Childhood Policy at the Center for American Progress and worked at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on budget and policy issues related to human services programs. 

It’s a time for us to stay informed and to work collaboratively. Please join us - and please share this invitation with colleagues and networks who may be interested.