scholarship information

Looking for a scholarship to attend A View from All Sides?

The Children's Trust is providing a limited number of scholarships to attend A View from All Sides at no cost. These scholarships are intended to support individuals who are passionate about strengthening families, but who may also face financial barriers to attending. To apply, please complete the Scholarship Application and share why the conference is meaningful to you, your family, your work, and/or your community. 

General Registration Application Timeline: 

  • Application Opens: 8/4/2026 
  • Application Closes: 9/18/2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)
  • Notification Date: 9/28/2026  

Please Note:

  1. All individuals who submitted an application will be notified whether or not they have received a scholarship to attend A View from All Sides
  2. Those who are awarded a scholarship will also receive instructions on how to register for the conference. 
  3. The deadline to register for the conference is Friday, October 16, by 11:59 pm (ET).
who should apply?

We encourage anyone who is passionate about supporting children and families to apply for a scholarship. We understand that program funding or personal finances may prevent some from joining us, so let us help by removing that barrier. Caregivers, community members, and family support staff with lived and/or professional experience are all welcome, and we would love to support your participation. 

All are encouraged to apply, with preference given to the following groups: 

  • Parents, caregivers & parent leaders 
  • Community members 
  • Students entering a family support field 
  • Family support staff 
  • Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) individuals 
  • Individuals expressing financial hardship 

The following groups are not eligible for this scholarship: 

  • Healthy Families Massachusetts staff 
  • Individuals who are already registered for the conference. 

Questions? Please email view@childrenstrustma.org for any questions about scholarships.