Resources to help students who are pregnant or balancing school with the responsibilities of parenting children.
Here you'll find information about the following:
"Supporting parenting students who are changing their own lives, two generations at a time."
CalWORKs at Coastline is a program for students who are cash aid recipients and part of the Welfare-to-Work (WTW) program in their county. CalWORKs students receive comprehensive support services such as full coverage of required textbooks, childcare, transportation assistance, case management, grants, school supplies, job development resources, specialized counseling, targeted workshops & events, and priority registration. The CalWORKs program at Coastline College is here to support you on your educational journey to graduation, transfer, and career success to help ensure the wellbeing and future self-sufficiency of your family!
To learn more, visit the CalWORKs webpage or contact eopsprogram@coastline.edu.
CARE is a program under the umbrella of EOPS that provides supplemental support to single parents who are receiving cash aid for themselves and/or their children. Beyond the usual EOPS support services, they also receive additional grants each semester, school supplies and gas cards (as needed), as well as case management.
To learn more, visit the EOPS/CARE/NextUp webpage or contact eopsprogram@coastline.edu.
As a Coastline pregnant student you have rights. These rights include the following:
Excused absences due to pregnancy or childbirth for as long as your doctor says it is necessary.
For a full list of your rights: Office of Civil Rights
Title IX Pregnant & Parenting Students' Rights Toolkit - coming soon!
If you have questions regarding your rights as a pregnant student please contact the campus Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@coastline.edu.
Lactation rooms are places where student parents can nurse or pump in a private, comfortable, and safe environment. If there are concerns with any room, please contact the Title IX coordinator.
Childcare can be one of the most expensive costs in a parenting student's budget. Luckily, there are some resources that can help:
These community organizations can help with housing support specifically for families:
With more than 300 scholarships disbursed each year, Coastline Scholarships are a great place to start when looking for financial support. Also, here are some additional scholarships and grants specifically for parenting students:
Balancing parenting, school, work and more, it is especially important as parenting students to invest in your mental health. Coastline's Student Mental Health Services are here for you and free of cost for students! Here are some other services that involve the whole family:
Learn more about your transfer options and opportunities to attend a four-year university.
Coastline supports students on their journey to enhance their overall well-being. Learn more about our models of therapy and how to make an appointment.
Check out all that's happening at Coastline! The Student Calendar is where you'll find important academic dates along with lots of student events - workshops, online and in-person gatherings, info sessions - and ways to get involved.