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!

College Policies Related to Pregnant Students

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. For the full policy, visit GA-33 Pregnancy and Pregnancy 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.

Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students

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.

Finding & Evaluating Child Care & Before/After School Care Providers

Search ChildCare Aware's database of child care providers by region, type of care, and special needs accommodations. Learn more about the types of child care providers and get tips on how to research and select the right one for your family.

Child Watch & Drop In Child Care Programs

Resources to Help Pay for Child Care

Apply online at Washington Connection or call 1-844-626-8687

The waitlist for the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy is now open! Applicants must be King County residents and meet income guidelines.

Campus Designated Lactation Spaces

  • Lactation pods are available on the main campus on the second floor of the Student Affairs Building and first floor of the Science Center (see campus map). A lactation pod is also on the second floor at Kent Campus.
  • Download the Mamava app on the App Store or Google Play store on your smartphone to access the lactation pods.
  • If you are unable to download the app, you can contact Campus Safety for access 24/7 by calling 253-288-3350

College-Based Funding Opportunities

Scholarships

Student Employment

  • Green River advertises all student jobs on Handshake. Students must register with Handshake before they can view jobs. Handshake advertises both on-campus and off-campus (community) employment.

Financial Education & Coaching

On Campus

  • Parenting Student Club

Email audrey.estep@greenriver.edu for more information and learn how to get involved

  • Pregnant & Parenting Student Peer Support

Schedule an appointment via Navigate or email Audrey.Estep@greenriver.edu

Off Campus

  • Kent Youth and Family Services Support Groups

Caregiver Chat - Tuesdays from 12-1 pm - Online via Zoom

For more information call: 253-859-0300

Register online at kyfs.org/caregiver-chat

Young Parent Support Group - Fridays at 3:30 pm - KYFS Office in Downtown Kent

Register online at kyfs.org/youngparent

Reproductive Health

Safety

Mental Health

Family Health Care

 

Indigenous & Native Communities

BIPOC