Resources to support your childcare needs as a student and parent.
You don’t need to navigate this alone.
Are you a pregnant or parenting student in need of extra support? This can include requesting accommodations, knowing more about your rights as a pregnant/parenting student, or receiving help accessing support services. Please complete the form below and a member of staff will follow up with you.
Child Care at YMCA Early Childhood Learning Centers has 500 openings for children at its 10 locations in the Greater Twin Cities and Rochester area. Parents/guardians can register at the YMCA website or show up in the morning at an eligible location, where a Y staff person will help get them registered (typically takes 30 minutes). Call Lindsay Azoca for more information at 507-200-4024 or email lindsay.azoca@ymcamn.org.
Early Learning Scholarship can help your child attend high-quality childcare and early education to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Early Learning Scholarship eligibility information and application.
Phone: 888-450-2773
Email: elsinfo@familiesfirstmn.org
Families First Crisis Nursery Overwhelmed by financial issues, illness, or loss? Families First of Minnesota offers Crisis Nursery services — short-term care for children in Olmsted County while their parents deal with the problem. If you are an Olmsted County resident with children birth through age 12, call 507-287-2020 to access Crisis Nursery services. After normal business hours, call 507-535-5625.
FATHER Project assists fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children emotionally and economically. The Fatherhood Navigator provides career development and other resource navigation to assist under-employed and unemployed fathers in being emotionally and economically supportive of their children. Contact: 507-287-2010
Help Me Connect is a navigator connecting pregnant and parenting families with young children (birth – eight years old) with services in their local communities that empower families to be healthy and safe. Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota’s Departments of Education, Health and Human Services.
Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. Services provided include: affordable housing, career support and training, and early childhood education. Phone: 507-215-8661
Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant provides financial assistance to students who have children 12 and under, are not receiving assistance under the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), and who demonstrate financial need for grants, to help pay for child care while pursuing postsecondary education. The application is available online at http://mnaid.guarantorsolutions.com/StudentPortal/. Contact Melissa Pentz in 易胜博’s Financial Aid department with questions at melissa.pentz@253000xa.com.
Mother and Child Assistance Fund The Catholic Charities Mother and Child Assistance Fund will consider applications made by women during their pregnancy or families with children under 12 months of age. Applicants can receive one-time funding for help with rent or utilities. Additionally, the program offers Pack N’ Plays, car seats for expectant parents, as well as a pack of diapers and wipes monthly to eligible families. For more information, please call 507-287-2047.
Onward and Upward program was created to provide a pathway for single mothers, single fathers, and pregnant women to complete their education and achieve family financial stability and self-sufficiency. We aim to provide comprehensive social and financial support to overcome barriers to graduation. To apply fill out this online application and a Catholic Charities navigator will be in contact with you, http://www.ccsomn.org/onwardandupward/onward-and-upward-form/.
Parent Aware offers free tools and resources to help families find quality childcare. Call 1-888-291-9811 or visit Parent Aware to search for childcare options.
I am here to help!
Anfa Diiriye
Engagement and Inclusion Coordinator
Parenting Student Navigator
anfa.diiriye@253000xa.com
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507-280-3515
This is not exhaustive of current offerings and will be updated regularly to reflect changes in services, resources, and support. Please contact Anfa Diiriye, Engagement and Inclusion Coordinator, at anfa.diiriye@253000xa.com with questions or if you have a resource to include.