This event is hosted by Cradle to the Cage, Seeds of Hope.

Join Cradle to the Cage, Seeds of Hope for Tending the Garden of Liberation, a two-day convening focused on educating, empowering, and mobilizing communities around Baltimore's family policing system, commonly known as the child welfare system.

The event will bring together directly impacted community members, attorneys, researchers, and advocates to explore ways to challenge harmful systems and advance family liberation.

The convening begins on Friday, November 6, with a networking mixer co-hosted by Mother's Outreach Network following its Mother Up National Convening.

On Saturday, November 7, participants will gather for a full day of conversations and learning from experts and community members about building pathways toward liberation for families in Baltimore.

Dates: November 6–7, 2026
Friday Mixer: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Saturday Convening: Full day
Location: Baltimore, Maryland