Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students

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!

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.

Green River College Policy GA-33 

Green River College (the College) has a responsibility to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access to the College’s education programs and activities. As required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, this policy prohibits discrimination against any student, employee, applicant for employment, or anyone who was participating or attempting to participate in the College’s education program or activity (collectively, College Community Members) based on their current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions.

To request formal supportive measures related to your pregnancy (such as taking a leave of absence or other academic accomodations) or to report discriminatory actions, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Center for Transformational Wellness

The Green River College Center for Transformational Wellness and Benefits Hub (CTW) provides support, resources, and connections to community resources to help assist with non-academic challenges, including

To get connected to any of the supports the CTW offers, contact our office! You can drop by our office at main campus in the Student Affairs Building, Room 122, call us at 253-333-6015, or email us at ctw@greenriver.edu.

Local Childcare Resources

  • Unfortunately, Green River College does not offer on-campus childcare. To find local childcare providers in your area, we recommend using the Child Care look-up tool on ChildCare Aware of Washington's website. 
  • Need help paying for childcare? If you are receiving public benefits, including TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) and/or Basic Food (also known as EBT card, SNAP, or food stamps), you may qualify for free or reduced cost childcare. More information is available at the Working Connections website. We also recommend connecting with the Workforce Education Office on campus for additional support.
  • Are you interested in pursuing a career in aviation and need help paying for childcare? Connect with Danielle Flores from the Green River College Foundation by emailing her at dflores@greenriver.edu

 

The childcare and services listed on this page are not affiliated with Green River College and are shared as possible resources to those seeking local childcare providers and related services. Green River College does not recommend or endorse any specific childcare provider or service listed below.