Early Childhood Job Fair
2026-01-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
The Family Friendly Initiative, led by Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families, in partnership with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, is sharing the opportunity to participate in an Early Childhood Education Job Fair on January 21, 2026. If your program is hiring for open positions, this is a great opportunity to meet early childhood professionals ready to join your team. If you are looking to build your career as an early childhood educator, this event is for YOU!
To sign up to be an employer at this event, it’s a two-step process.

Visit the Connecting Colorado website and click on the Register as an Employer button to create your account.
Then, click here to sign up for this specific event. There is no charge to be an employer.

To attend the event:

Visit the Connecting Colorado website and click on the Register as a Job Seeker button to create your account.

Build Your Bounce
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
Build Your Bounce provides simple strategies for building resilience, including reflection opportunities and tools for monitoring personal social and emotional health. Identifying our strengths, goals, and strategies to help with our Relationships, Internal Beliefs, Initiative, and Self-Control. These resources can help you develop resilience and cope with life’s challenges effectively.
Trainer:
Jessica Alexander, MA, IMH E®
Foundations Mental Health Lead Consultant

Parents Challenge 10th Annual School Fair
2026-01-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd.
Parents Challenge is hosting its 10th Annual School Fair, a free event that brings together 50+ local schools and family resources in one place. Families can explore public, private, charter, homeschool and enrichment options while leaving with clear next steps for their children’s success. Enjoy local vendors, giveaways, games, and performances while making valuable connections and gaining resources for children’s success. Parents Challenge is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents to choose the best educational opportunities for their children.

FREE Vaccine Clinic for Families
2026-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
There will be a vaccine clinic at the Ascend Center – located at Galileo Middle School.
Please enter through the blue double doors that face Union Blvd.
Vaccines include:
Flu, Hep A, Hep B, HPV, HiB, MMR, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Polio, Rotavirus, Tdap/DTap, Varicella
Vaccine Clinic Flyer
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/VaccineClinicFEB2026

The Growing Brain
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
All babies are born with billions of neurons bumping around their brains… but very few of those neurons are connected. That’s where YOU come in! The Growing Brain curriculum
provides early childhood professionals with the knowledge, support, and evidence-based strategies they can use in everyday moments to support healthy brain development and build the connections babies need for success now and later in life.
Trainer:
Erica Evans
Foundations Infant + Toddler Specialist

REACH Committee
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | UCCS Downtown, 102 S Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The REACH Committee will meet in a new location for February 19, 2026.

Community Baby Shower!
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Hillside Community Center, 925 S. Institute St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Immunize Colorado is hosting a Community Baby Shower on February 28, 2026, for pregnant people and young families. Each event will feature approximately 30 exhibitors that will provide
resources, information, and services related to health, insurance support, safety, child care support, early learning and literacy, parental support and self-care, and other wraparound services.
The events will also offer free food, kid-centered activities and entertainment, and door prizes.
February 28, 2026 | Hillside Community Center | Colorado Springs, CO
CO Springs Community Baby Shower Flyer

Business Practices in Early Childhood Programs
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
This training provides early childhood program leaders with practical strategies to strengthen business operations, fiscal management, and administrative systems. Participants will learn how to develop sustainable budgeting practices, streamline daily operations, and ensure compliance with key funding programs. The session includes guidance on taking advantage of CCCAP, Universal Preschool (UPK), and Childcare Aware funding—along with effective stacking approaches—to maximize program revenue and support high-quality early learning environments.
Trainer:
Noreen Landis-Tyson, MBA

Derechos De Inquilinos 101
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave., 80903
Volante- Renters Rights 3.26-accesible
Penrose Library, Columbine B
Regístrese
Asista en Línea
Llame (solo audio): +1 720-617-3426
ID de conferencia telefónica: 756 339 901#
En este taller, el abogado Clinton Albert de Colorado Legal Services discutirá una amplia variedad de temas sobre el arrendamiento, como conceptos básicos del alquiler, acomodaciones y modificaciones razonables, depósitos, reparaciones, y desalojos.
Para más información sobre este y otros eventos vaya a: coloradosprings.gov/renters101
Si necesita ayuda auxiliar o servicios de interpretación, puede solicitarlo hasta el 9 de marzo de manera gratuita:
Llamando al (719) 385-5912
Escribiendo a CityHousingAndHomelessnessResponse.SMB@coloradosprings.gov

Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session 3
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | CO
EQIT SESSION 3
The 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. It builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive, and fun activities.
Cost: $50
Orientation: Thursday, April 2nd from 6–7:30 pm (Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd. – details on registration page)
Sessions: Mondays and Thursdays from 6–9 pm (Virtual)
April 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30
May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 28
June 1
Instructor: Erica Evans
The EQIT Curriculum has been approved by the Division of Child Care as one of the classes that can be used for Early Childhood Teacher Qualifications AND will count toward the Infant Toddler class that will be required for Director Qualifications.

Southeast COS Housing Legal Night
2026-04-14 16:00 - 19:00 | The Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
This event is brought to you by the Community Economic Defense Project.
Event: A third space for tenants to unite to learn more about tenant legal protections and resources.
Housing Legal Night Flyer HERE

ONE Step | American Lung Association Training
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
The ONE Step training prepares Early Childhood Educators (ECE) to have health-focused conversations with parents and caregivers about:

The impact of exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke and e-cigarette aerosol
Taking proactive steps to protect children from exposure
Tobacco cessation resources and support
Basic asthma information and asthma management

Visit the website link to register.

Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
2026-04-18 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Online + In-Person
Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn income for their families while providing an invaluable service to the community.
This training will be in person on April 18th and virtual on April 25th.
Details are provided on the event registration page.
Instructor:
Shaina Bretag
Foundations Coach

Director's Professional Learning Community (PLC)
2026-04-28 12:30 - 14:00 | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
Join a focused PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors committed to strengthening workforce development within their programs.
Participants will:

Gain tools and knowledge to support career ladder planning with staff
Explore and utilize a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit
Build a peer mentoring network to share strategies and support implementation
Collaborate on sustainable recruitment and retention strategies

This PLC provides a supportive, collaborative environment to help directors overcome internal capacity challenges and advance structured career pathways and equitable pay scale practices.
Trainer:
Geanina Brown
Foundations Early Childhood Workforce Manager

Air Quality Around Early Childhood Centers
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | JI Ascend Center, 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, United States
Join us for a two-hour workshop designed for early childhood educators and providers, focused on understanding air quality in Colorado. Participants will learn what air quality is, how it is measured, and why it matters, especially for the health and development of young children. The session will also provide discussion and practical strategies to help protect both children and staff. Interactive activities will provide additional insight for participants into air quality and how to create healthier environments.
Trainer:
Erin Kendall
CO Department of Public Health & Environment

Disability Connections 7th Annual Concert and Resource Fair
2026-07-18 15:00 - 17:30 | 2020 N. Academy Blvd.
Join us for the 2026 Summer Concert & Resource Fair 🎶🤝 — a welcoming space for people with disabilities, families, and allies to connect, relax, and discover practical support.
By completing this community registration form, you help Disability Connections plan accessible seating, accommodations, and resource booths that reflect real needs.
Your details guide how we shape an inclusive event with music, information, and services that support everyday life.
RSVP HERE

Child Development Associate+
2026-08-26 08:30 - 16:00 | JI/Foundations
The CDA+, created by Pikes Peak State College (PPSC), is a ten-session program (80 hours) that allows you to earn seven PLA college credits. If you have a current CDA, check out this NO-COST program that includes $800 in funding for YOU. Successful completion will eliminate the need for CDA renewal! Check out the flyer for full details and the link to apply below.
PROGRAM DETAILS

Joint Initiatives for Youth + Families provides in-person training
on Thursdays – see sidebar at right.
Training is assignment- and participation-based, with no testing
required for successful program completion.
CDA credential will be submitted for PLA college credits.

Prerequisite: Have a current Child Development Associate®
(CDA) Credential™. Your current CDA credential will be submitted
for college credits, eliminating the need for continual CDA renewal.
🔗CDA+ Flyer
Please fill out this INTEREST FORM (also linked on flyer) and you will be contacted with more details.

Fishing Has No Boundaries
2026-09-26 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Pueblo State Park
Fishing Has No Boundaries®
Colorado Springs Chapter
2026 19th Annual Event
FHNB full page flyer 2026
Who: Persons with disabilities, friends, family, and attendants
What: A day PACKED with fun, fishing, boating, raffles and eating!
When: September 26th or 27th, 2026-Check in starts at 8:00 am *Fishing is from 9:00am –2:00pm
*Registration deadline for PARTICIPANTS ONLY Sept., 6th 2026
Where: Pueblo State Park – Meet at South Shore Boat Ramp
Why: To open the world of fishing to people of all abilities!
Provided: Rods, reels, life vests, adaptive fishing equipment, bait, fish cleaning, boats, pontoons, guides, and lunch!
Join u s for a day of fun, fishing and camaraderie!
Cost: $35 per participant, $15 per friend, family member, or attendant.
A limited number of scholarships are available. Cheryl Saldana – Cheryl@csfhnb.org
719-873-FHNB/719-33
