Resources for Pregnant, Postpartum, Caregiving, and Parenting Students at Green River

Are you balancing pregnancy, postpartum and/or parenthood while attending school?

If so, you may be among 1 in 5 college students in the country who are student parents!

Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students

We know it's a lot to manage pregnancy and/or parenthood, so we offer many resources at the College and in the community to help you and your family succeed.

General Resources

On Campus

  • Green River College Student Parent Club
  • Are you a student parent interested in the Green River College student parent club?
  • Email Anna Brosius, Assistant Director for the Center for Transformational Wellness, at abrosius@greenriver.edu.

Off Campus

  • Kent Youth and Family Services Support Groups

Caregiver Chat - Tuesdays from 12-1 pm - Online via Zoom

For more information call: 253-859-0300

Register online at kyfs.org/caregiver-chat

Young Parent Support Group - Fridays at 3:30 pm - KYFS Office in Downtown Kent

Register online at kyfs.org/youngparent

  • Coordinated Care Health

Virtual Caregiver Support Group for Adoptive, Foster, Guardianship and Kinship Caregivers

2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00 -7:30 pm

Join at https://centene.zoom.us/j/93339639459?pwd=OCtNMlllY1pZNWRvZ0ZId0tHM3ZVdz09

Email Zia.Freeman@coordinatedcarehealth.com for more information

DADS helps fathers navigate child support, parenting plans, legal & relational barriers, connecting with other fathers, and receiving fatherhood training by offering one-on-one case management, parenting classes, referral services, and support groups.

Seattle Office: 206-722-3137

Tacoma Office: 253-231-3164

PEPS connects parents through peer-support groups. PEPS Groups meet online, in person at community sites, and in homes.

Green River College does not have on-campus childcare

Local Childcare Providers include

General Information

Finding & Evaluating Child Care & Before/After School Care Providers

Search ChildCare Aware's database of child care providers by region, type of care, and special needs accommodations. Learn more about the types of child care providers and get tips on how to research and select the right one for your family.

Child Watch & Drop In Child Care Programs

Summer Camps & Programs

Resources to Help Pay for Child Care

Apply online at Washington Connection or call 1-844-626-8687

The Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy is now open! Applicants must be King County residents and meet income guidelines.

  • SPEEA ACE Childcare Grant for Aviation Students

The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace's (SPEEA) Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) program, provides a childcare assistance grant to support student parents pursuing aerospace-related degrees at Green River. Contact Danielle Flores for more information: dflores@greenriver.edu

  • Kaleidoscope Play & Learn

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are gathering spaces for Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers, parent, and young children to meet with others in their community and learn about fostering healthy child development and school readiness. Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is a place where everyone, children and adults, learn through play. Groups are led by members of the community in culturally-responsive environments.

Find a Group

Start a Group - Email kpl@childcare.org

Aghan Immigrant

African Immigrant

Asian American

BIPOC

Black/African American

Indigenous & Native Communities

Immigrant/Refugee

Latino/a

College-Based Funding Opportunities

Scholarships

Student Employment

Student employment is a good option for students needing additional flexibility to balance school, childcare, and family responsibilities. Offices such as Student Life, Financial Aid, TRIO, CTW, IT Student Help Desk, Library, and more offer student work opportunities.

  • Green River advertises all student jobs on Handshake, the college's online job portal. Students must register with Handshake before they can view jobs and must apply for jobs through Handshake.
  • Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each quarter to be eligible for on campus employment. Students can work up to a maximum of 19 or 20 hours each week during the quarter. To qualify, students must be eligible either for Federal Work Study (financial aid) or WorkFirst Work Study (workforce education office).
  • Students are paid the King County Minimum Wage, which is currently $17.99 per hour.
  • Students must have valid work authorization to work in the U.S. to be eligible.
  • Many offices hire for student positions one time a year, usually in April-September. Employment options during the rest of the school year can be difficult to find.
  • If you need help working on your resume or writing a cover letter, connect with the Career Services team or Writing Center on campus.

Financial Education & Coaching

Reproductive Health

Safety

Mental Health

Family Health Care

Campus Designated Lactation Spaces

  • Lactation pods are available on the main campus on the second floor of the Student Affairs Building and first floor of the Science Center (see campus map). A lactation pod is also on the second floor at Kent Campus.
  • Download the Mamava app on the App Store or Google Play store on your smartphone to access the lactation pods.
  • If you are unable to download the app, you can contact Campus Safety for access 24/7 by calling 253-288-3350

Lactation Information/Resources