The Finnish Association for the Advancement of Families with Children will organize the Foundation for the Future II conference on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Helsinki. This year’s theme is Education in Transition – How Do We Support Families with Children?

The conference brings together decision-makers, experts, organizations and other promoters of the well-being of families with children to discuss what children need in a changing society and how parenting and families can be supported in the Finland of the future. Society, working life, technology and the everyday lives of families are changing rapidly. At the same time, questions about the safe growth of children, the coping skills of parents and the support families need are becoming increasingly topical.

Education in transition

The keynote speaker at the conference is child psychiatrist Jari Sinkkonen , who will examine children’s growth and what children need in a changing society.

The program will also feature other Finnish and European speakers, highlight the everyday perspectives of families with children, and hold a panel discussion on the future of child and family policy. The conference is a continuation of last year’s conference, which published the Care Manifesto .

A more detailed program can be found here

Towards the Foundation for the Future 2026 Declaration

The aim of the conference is to build a common vision on how Finnish society can strengthen parenthood, support the well-being of families with children, and ensure a safe growing environment for every child in changing times.

The event will present the Foundation for the Future 2026 Declaration , which brings together key messages and recommendations to support future child and family policy.

Sign up

Time: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 12:00–14:00
Coffee service: from 11:30
Location: Citizens’ Information, Pikkuparlamentti, Arkadiankatu 3 00100, Helsinki

Registration for the event is now open.

Registrations and inquiries: Roberta Fabritius, info@lape.fi

The event is organized by the Finnish Association of Families with Children together with FEFAF and the Finnish Homemakers Association .