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45 Years Improving Lives 

Sunday October 5, 2025
12:00PM — 3:00PM 

 

The Hay-Adams
800 16th Street NW
Washington, DC, 20010

Become a sponsor and help launch our new early childhood education center.
Can't attend? Support our early childhood programs with a donation!

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Dr. Ann Barnet at The Family Place

Celebrating The Family Place,
Dr. Ann Barnet’s Impact & our new early childhood education center 

​The Family Place (TFP) –Founded by Dr. Ann Barnet, a pediatrician, author, and visionary in family-centered care– empowers low-income families in D.C. and fosters the optimal development of their young children through educational and support services. We support families through a two-generation, two-agency model.

 

Join us in celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Family Place and honoring Dr. Ann Barnet on her 95th birthday. 

 

This event will celebrate our impact over the past 45 years and introduce the next chapter of our work, expanding our services to reach more families and children. This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at our new project —The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus— and learn how it will enhance our ability to support both parents and children with essential resources.

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The Ann Barnet Center,
Early Childhood Campus

Opening in August 2026
 

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  • A new early childhood education center on the lower level of the building (under construction)

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  • Bilingual, culturally responsive classrooms for ages 0–5

 

  • Two-generation learning: child + parent support

 

  • Practicum site for CDA students (hands-on teacher training)

 

  • Designed to meet the rising demand for reliable, quality child care

 

  • Will serve 26 children per day in infant and preschool programs
     

*Construction complete: June 2026

*Grand Opening: August 2026

​Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship will help launch our new early childhood education center, directly supporting educational opportunities for low-income families. In return, we offer benefits that provide meaningful brand exposure to families, educators, and community leaders who value early childhood development.

Levels & Benefits

Title Sponsor (Corporate):
$45,000

  • Exclusive corporate title sponsorship

  • Name/logo in event program and video

  • Name/logo on all printed materials

  • Moment of appreciation/remarks

  • Dedicated press release

  • Plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • 10 invitations for the pre-brunch toast

  • 10 seats at brunch

  • 5 signed copies of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Original framed painting by Dr. Barnet, signed

  • Invitation to the 2026 Center grand opening 

Dream Builder:
$30,000

  • Named classroom at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • Name/logo in event program and video

  • Name/logo on all printed materials

  • Moment of appreciation/remarks

  • Plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • Recognition as a “Dream Builder” on easel on display at the brunch

  • 10 invitations for the pre-brunch toast

  • 10 seats at brunch

  • 5 signed copies of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Original framed painting by Dr. Barnet, signed

  • Invitation to the 2026 Center grand opening

Visionary Leader:
$20,000

  • Named play area at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • Name in event program and video

  • Name on all printed materials

  • Recognition as a “Visionary Leader” on easel on display at the brunch

  • Plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • 8 invitations for the pre-brunch toast

  • 8 seats at brunch

  • 4 signed copies of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Original framed painting by Dr. Barnet

  • Invitation to 2026 Center grand opening

Children’s Champion:
$15,000

  • Naming rights on a “Reading Tree” at the center

  • Name in event program and video

  • Name on all printed materials

  • Plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • 6 Invitations for the pre-brunch toast

  • 6 seats at brunch

  • 3 signed copies of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Original framed painting by Dr. Barnet

  • Invitation to 2026 Center grand opening

Pathway Partner:
$10,000

  • Dedicated 3-year scholarship for 5 students at the center

  • Name in event program and video

  • Name on all printed materials

  • Donor recognition tag on student table

  • 4 invitations for the pre-brunch toast

  • 4 seats at brunch

  • 2 signed copies of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Original framed painting by Dr. Barnet

  • Invitation to 2026 Center grand opening

Curiosity Coach:
$5,000

  • Dedicated 3-year scholarship for 2 students at the center

  • Name on plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • Name in event program and video

  • Name on all printed materials

  • 4 seats at brunch

  • 1 signed copy of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Original framed painting by Dr. Barnet

  • Invitation to 2026 Center grand opening

Seed Sponsor:
$3,000

  • Dedicated 3-year scholarship for 1 student at the center

  • Name in event program

  • Name on plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • 2 seats at brunch

  • 1 signed copy of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

  • Framed print of painting by Dr. Barnet

Friend of the Center:
$1,000

  • Dedicated 1-year scholarship for 1 student at the center

  • Name on plaque at The Ann Barnet Center, Early Childhood Campus

  • 2 seats at brunch

  • 1 signed copy of Continuing, Dr. Ann Barnet’s new book

Honorary Committee

Congressman Jamie Raskin, Maryland (Co-Chair)

Maria S. Gomez (Co-Chair) (Schattner Foundation (BOD) / Founder of Mary’s Center)

Chairman Phil Mendelson, DC Council

Sharon and Gar Alperovitz

Gail Arnall

Lisa Fuentes and Thomas Cohen

Roy Kaufmann

Helen McConnell

Belle and Morgan O’Brien

Lawrence and Rosemary Garr

Alexander and Judith Watson (Former Ambassador to Peru)

Sponsors

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