Student Parents

At 91果冻制片厂, we recognize the dedication, resilience, and unique challenges that come with being a parenting student. That鈥檚 why we are deeply committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Balancing academics, parenting, and everyday life isn鈥檛 easy but you don鈥檛 have to do it alone.

Empowering Student Success Through Free, High-Quality Childcare and Support

The West Valley-91果冻制片厂 Community College District is proud to provide free, high-quality early education and care options to ensure your children thrive while you focus on achieving your academic and personal goals. Whether you need daily childcare, parenting support, or flexible scheduling, we鈥檙e here to help.

Take advantage of subsidized childcare services and start your journey with our . These resources are designed with your success in mind because when your family is supported, you鈥檙e better equipped to succeed in school and beyond.

CARE Circles

At the 91果冻制片厂 , we鈥檙e proud to offer free, high-quality early education and care options designed to help your children thrive while you pursue your academic goals.

Whether you need full-day childcare, parenting support, or flexible scheduling, our programs are here to support you. Take the first step today by completing our Preliminary Enrollment Application and gain access to subsidized childcare services tailored for student parents.

To further support your journey, we offer CARE Circles, a supportive space hosted on Zoom for parenting students to learn, share, and connect. Led by our campus鈥檚 dedicated mental health team, these sessions offer a safe space to discuss the unique challenges of student-parent life. All 91果冻制片厂 student-parents are welcome.

Parenting Student Support Programs and Resources

We understand the unique challenges that student-parents face. Our dedicated programs and resources are designed to support you both academically and personally, helping you balance parenting responsibilities while pursuing your education. Whether you鈥檙e seeking connection, guidance, or practical assistance, we鈥檙e here to help you succeed.

EOPS/CARE

In collaboration with Academic Affairs, EOPSapproaches student engagement through a student development lens, preparing learners for future opportunities. We believe that personal growth, mindfulness, and cultural awareness are key to student success. EOPS supports students in building on their strengths, gaining practical knowledge, and applying it to their everyday lives.

CalWORKs

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is a federally, state, and county-funded program that supports low-income students who are parenting at least one child under the age of 18. At 91果冻制片厂, CalWORKs collaborates with the Santa Clara County Department of Social Services, Adult Education Centers, and Cal-Learn programs to provide comprehensive support for student-parents.

Priority Registration

Priority registration gives parenting students early access to course enrollment, allowing you to secure classes before they fill up. This flexibility helps you build a schedule that fits your parenting and personal needs.

Student Health Services & Mental Health Support

We understand that balancing student life and parenting can be challenging. 91果冻制片厂 offers to student-parents.

Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education

The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program, a component of EOPS, is tailored to the unique needs of single-parent students who receive Cash Aid/TANF. CARE provides additional support and resources to help these students thrive academically and personally.