Collaborative for Children September Review

September was a BUSY month at Collaborative for Children!  Here’s a quick snapshot of what we’ve been up to in improving the lives of children in Houston.

Collaborative for Children: At the forefront of Education Technology!

Our team, driven by innovation, recently took an exciting trip to Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab, just outside Atlanta, GA.

Curiosity Lab, a 5G-enabled living laboratory, is an epicenter for pioneering technology. In our pursuit of excellence, Collaborative for Children, in collaboration with our invaluable partner, T-Mobile, is at the forefront of integrating advanced technologies into early childhood education through our Centers of Excellence (COEs).

By sending our experts to Curiosity Lab, we immerse ourselves in an innovation hub where we engage with groundbreaking technologies that could soon influence and enhance learning experiences in early childhood education. These developments will create a world of opportunities for the youngest members of our community, opening doors to a lifetime of learning and success.

Here are just a few AMAZING innovations in technology:

Beep

The Beep is an autonomous people transport that was created by a 3D printer from the axels up!  These vehicles could soon be coming to Houston!

Collaborative for Children Advocates for Child Care Funding at Harris County Commissioners Court!

In a recent address to the Harris County Commissioners Court, Melanie Johnson, President and CEO of Collaborative for Children, emphasized the critical need for sustainable child care infrastructure in Harris County. The focus of her message was on the approval of the budget, which plays a pivotal role in ensuring that evidence-based child care services are accessible to the community.

Collaborative for Children Joins Fiesta @ HCPL to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Collaborative for Children was proud to participate in the second annual Fiesta @ HCPL event hosted by the La Porte Branch Library, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico’s Independence Day. Our Collab-Lab, a mobile classroom designed to foster early childhood development, added an educational dimension to the vibrant festivities. 

Collaborative for Children’s First Volunteer Engagement Program Transforms Southmore Kiddie Kollege Outdoor Space!

Collaborative for Children recently launched its first Volunteer Engagement Program (VEP) outdoor outreach project in an inspiring display of community spirit and commitment to early childhood education. The event, named the “Planting Happiness” Beautification Project, was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impact on the children’s outdoor play area at Southmore Kiddie Kollege.

Building Blocks Luncheon was a SOLD OUT Success!

Because of you, our SOLD OUT 2023 Building Blocks Luncheon at River Oaks Country Club was a huge success!

Thanks to your generosity and dedication, we raised nearly $300,000 to further our mission of nurturing early education excellence in Greater Houston.

Collab-Lab Receives $50,000 Donation from CenterPoint Energy!

At our recent 2023 Building Blocks Luncheon, CenterPoint Energy made a tremendous contribution with a generous $50,000 donation to support the Collab-Lab.