Training & Education
The Office of Children's Services offers a variety of training and education opportunities for those living and working with children and adolescents. We invite you to attend any event that meets your needs. Child care providers are encouraged to attend training workshops which meet their professional needs and goals. Parents, families, and guardians are invited to attend any workshop. The Howard County Family Institute sponsors events specifically for families; those can be found by clicking HERE.
Looking for something specific? Please call us at (410) 313-1940 or email us at children@howardcountymd.gov
To register for training and education workshops:
- Pre-registration and payment is required in advance for all classes
- Mail your registration form (found at the back of the training calendar) and payment to our office,
Call our office at 410-313-1940 and pay by credit card or
Please note that information in the Training Calendar(s) may have changed since publication. For the most up-to-date information, go to online registration
Things to know about registering for workshops and events.
The Office of Children's Services is a division of the Howard County Department of Citizen Services. We post updates on training classes, information on upcoming events, and reminders about parent workshops on the Citizen Services Facebook page. You'll also find posts from other divisions of Citizen Services; The Office on Aging, Disabilities Services, and Consumer Affairs. We hope you'll "like" us!