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
- ParentHelp123 Resource Finder
- Call Help Me Grow at 1-800-322-2588
- Family Resource Centers
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 - Thursdays at 3:30 pm - Online via Zoom
Register online at kyfs.org/youngparent
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
- YMCA Early Learning Center - Lea Hill
- ECEAP/Head Start Program - Kent Youth and Family Services
- Auburn School District Early Learning Programs - 253-931-4927
- Muckleshoot Early Childhood Services
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
- YMCA of Greater Seattle (includes locations in South King County). Financial assistance is available.
- YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Financial assistance is available.
- Drop-in childcare at Auburn Community Center (bottom of Lea Hill)
Summer Camps & Programs
Resources to Help Pay for Child Care
Apply online at Washington Connection or call 1-844-626-8687
- Get help paying for care provided by Family, Friends, or Neighbors (FFN)
- Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Head Start. ECEAP is Washington's pre-kindergarten program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children and their families. Early ECEAP serves children ages 0-3. Locate an ECEAP site near you using the ECEAP dashboard or a Head Start location the Head Start location finder online.
- Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy
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.
Start a Group - Email kpl@childcare.org
Aghan Immigrant
African Immigrant
Asian American
BIPOC
Black/African American
Indigenous & Native Communities
Immigrant/Refugee
Latino/a
- The Gator Pantry currently provides up to 15 diapers or PullUps per child, baby wipes, baby food, formula, and diaper rash cream each week to currently registered students. Stop by SA 122 during our operating hours to collect them.
- KidVantage - Issaquah Hub at 1510 NW Maple St - Call (425) 865-0234
- AKIN
- Kent - 212 5th Ave S
- Pregnancy Aid of WA
- Auburn - 253-939-6676
- Kent - 253-852-1201
- Tacoma - 253-383-4100
- Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center in Tacoma - 253-593-6641
College-Based Funding Opportunities
- Financial Aid
- Workforce Education - WorkFirst Program
- Emergency Funding
- Financial Resources for Veterans
Scholarships
- Green River College Foundation Scholarships
- Washington Women in Need
- Live Your Dream Awards | Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc.
- List of Student with Dependent Children Scholarships
- Foundry10 Young Parent Success Scholarship
- Scholarships — Step By Step
Tax Application Help & Tax Credits
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
- American Financial Solutions
- Sound Outreach - Center for Strong Families - Pierce County
- YWCA - Economic Resiliency Initiative
- Moving Ahead Online Education Program for Domestic Violence Survivors
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Food Access
- WIC - Women, Infants, and Children - King County, Washington
- Basic Food (otherwise known as SNAP or EBT/food stamps)
- Free and Reduced Price School Lunch
- SUN Bucks (summer EBT program)
- General Food Resource Information
Transportation
- Reduced cost and/or subsidized Orca pass (use on public transportation)
- King County Metro Trip Planner (find buses and public transportation to get to your destination)
- Reduced cost car repair at GRC auto shop. Call 253-735-4100 to talk to our staff.
Reproductive Health
Safety
Mental Health
- Student/Parent Only- Counseling Services
- Perinatal Support WA - 1-888-404-7763
- Whole Family - Kent Youth and Family Services
- Whole Family - AKIN
- Sound Behavioral Health - Mental health support for survivors and their children
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center - Family support services
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
Elder Care
Foster Care
Sibling Care