Training/Scholarships

Collaborative for Children is offering early childhood training sessions and college scholarships to teaching staff, caregivers, directors, assistant directors and owners working in Licensed Child Care Centers or in Registered/Licensed Family Child Care Homes in the following counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton.

Scholarships are for early childhood professionals seeking to continue their education in the field of early childhood education.  These professional development opportunities are made possible by the Gulf Coast Board-Workforce Solutions.

We are now accepting applications and registrations for the following (please click on blue links to access forms/events):

• Scholarships

1. College Tuition Scholarships fall term application
2. First time applicants may download the Workforce Solutions Tuition Scholarship Program information
3. CDA Assessment Scholarship Application Form available

• ECE Educator Event Calendar

1. Online training
2. Face-to-face classes held in various Gulf Coast Area counties
3. Pre-Service trainings
4. Collaborative for Children's 3rd Annual Early Childhood Conference (Conference Brochure) -- Registration is now closed, all tracks are at capacity.

Contact Information

• For more information about training opportunities please contact our Administrative Coordinator, Ms. Irma Mims at 713-600-1173 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• For more information about college scholarships and CDA classes please contact our Professional Development Specialist, Ms. Mignonne Robinson at 713-600-1121 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• For general information about the Professional Development Department please contact our Professional Development Manager, Ms. Alix CaDavid at 713-600-1109 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it