In September 2026 Mary’s Place CEO, Dominique Alex, attended and spoke at the National Women’s Shelter Network conference. “Real progress requires clinicians, elected leaders, community members, and organizations acting together, guided by data and bold leadership,” she shares.

The earliest years of a child’s life lay the foundation for everything that follows—but for hundreds of thousands of young children experiencing homelessness, that foundation is shaped by instability, stress, and limited access to critical supports. A recent article in Beyond Housing Magazine delves into what happens when young children experiencing homelessness don’t have access to early childhood education and what Mary’s Place is doing to serve children during critical developmental years.