2025 Bridge Builder Breakfast

Celebrate National Foster Care Month with an inspiring morning of connection and learning at our third annual Bridge Builder Breakfast. This year’s keynote speaker, Andrew Bridge, is a child welfare advocate and New York Times bestselling author whose journey from the Los Angeles County foster care system to Harvard Law School is nothing short of extraordinary.

Andrew’s story, highlighted in his New York Times Bestselling memoir Hope’s Boy, shines a light on the resilience of foster youth and the transformative power of advocacy. His groundbreaking legal work has helped close harmful institutions, fight systemic inequalities, and give silenced children a voice. Andrew’s latest National Bestselling book, The Child Catcher, explores his fight for justice in the foster care system and has been praised for its powerful storytelling and call to action.

At this event, Andrew will share his personal experiences and insights into the realities of foster care while inspiring us to create meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore how we can contribute to a brighter future for foster youth and families and support equity and opportunity for all children.

This event isn’t just a chance to listen—it’s a call to action. Come connect with fellow changemakers, engage in thoughtful discussions, and discover actionable ways to make a real difference in the lives of foster children and their families.