Resources for Student Parents

It's not easy juggling college and parenthood. In many cases, student parents face additional challenges to attain their college education that other students don't. With this in mind, we have gathered many programs on-campus that are here to assist student parents in their educational journey.

Los Angeles Valley College Student Parents may be eligible for many services including:

• Priority registration
  • Student Parents receive priority registration. You need to be coded as a Student Parent in our system to receive this benefit. If you are unsure if you are coded as a Student Parent, do the following: 
    • Go to the Admissions and Records office and provide the following: 
      • A Government ID (can NOT be expired) 
      • Child Birth Certificate
• California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
• Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). 

Title IX Information for Pregnant and Parenting Students: 

The Mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to foster student success for all individuals seeking advancement, by providing equitable and supportive learning environments at our nine colleges. To support the academic success of Pregnant and Parenting Students, in accordance with Title IX and District policy, our campuses will provide the following resources and support for pregnant and parenting students upon request:

• Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom

• Intermittent absences to attend medical appointments

• Access to online or homebound education as medically necessary

• Changes in schedule or course sequence

• Time extensions for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations

• Allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby

• Counseling

• Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or a footrest)

• Elevator access

• A larger uniform or other required clothing or equipment access, on a voluntary basis, to any separate and comparable portion of the institution’s education program or activity.

• Voluntary leaves of absence

• Lactation space availability

• Other changes to policies, practices, or procedures determined necessary by the Title IX Coordinator

LACCD does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions, and maintains a Resolution Process for alleged discrimination. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, as applicable you may report it to our office via this link.

We understand that the needs of each student can be different and change throughout your recovery. Please do not hesitate to contact our office further at 213‐891‐2315 if you have any questions, concerns accessing campus‐based resources or need to discuss your needs at this time.

Family Resource Center

The mission of the FRC is to advance social and economic mobility for families by reducing barriers to higher education and jobs by integrating supportive services. Our Services include:

• Student Parent Program
• Lactation Room
• Parenting Workshops
• Infant and Toddler Playgroups
• Free Children's Clothing Exchange
• Diapers, Wipes, and Formula
• Fun Family Events

Visit our FRC webpage for upcoming events. 

Email: frc@dlokoko.com

Phone: (818) 778-5612 
Location: Family Resource Center (Oxnard Street & Campus Drive) 

Enroll today by completing the FRC Enrollment Form.