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At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, we support our Student Parents. To that end, we created this page as a guide to resources that our Student Parents find helpful. 

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has a quiet and private space for expressing milk or nursing your baby. For your convenience, there are lactation rooms located in both the Northway Building and Health Science Building on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus. The lactation rooms include a chair and table. No reservations are required. Only nursing mothers may use the space.

Lactation rooms: Northway Building – 1-426 and Health Science Building 126D

If you have questions or concerns about the lactation rooms, please contact Campus Life at (320) 308-5922.

Begin Your Search For Child Care

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Child Care Center on Campus!

 provides infant, toddler, preschool and school aged child care and school readiness to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Parents in a convenient on-campus location.

 This link brings you to a quick online screening to see if you may be eligible and gives you instructions on applying. Contact the Student Support Manager for further assistance.

Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Services offerÌýdecision making counseling and complete adoption services to birth parents in Minnesota. Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social ServicesÌýcan facilitate any type of adoption, including agency, independent, and interstate adoptions. The agenciesÌýsupportÌýopen adoption, where the birth parents and adoptive parents meet, choose each other, plan the type of adoption based on the best interest of everyone involved, and maintain an ongoing relationship after placement. Located in St. Paul. Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social ServicesÌýare licensed, nonprofits, nonsectarianÌýagencies.

Located in Elk River, Elevier provides free educational, material, emotional and spiritual support services; and reproductive health consultative and medical services. Support women in unexpected pregnancy situations or who need pregnancy support services.

Birthline offers information, education, support, and prenatal medical exams. They also offer aÌýÌýthat offers assistance like clothing, car seats, gas, and groceries as clients progress through the program. Clients will also receiveÌýÌýat no cost. Located in St. Cloud. All services are free and confidential. Identifies with Christianity and gladly serves anyone experiencing an unexpected pregnancy regardless of age, race, religion, income, or beliefs.

First Steps is a Nurse-Family Partnership with a team of person nurses from Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright Counties in Central Minnesota who offer support and information at no cost for you to:

  • Have a healthy pregnancy and baby
  • Be the best parent you can be
  • Have a safe, loving home for you and your baby
  • Connect to resources in your community to get things needed for your baby
  • Find ways to continue your education and develop job skills

Planned Parenthood of St. Cloud offers pregnancy testing, abortion referrals, adoption referrals, and education. Services differ slightly depending on which health center location clients are looking at. Planned Parenthood supports and welcomes clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex clients.

Helpline: 612-757-7776

PPSM supports women who experience pregnancy or postpartum mood & anxiety disorders. ÌýPeer volunteers are available for one-on-one ongoing support and they host a support group. PPSM maintains aÌýÌýacross Minnesota to support you in accessing competent care. Every specialist has been vetted to determine competency and advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health.

*For other mental health support, check out our campusÌýMental Health Services.

The WIC program provides nutrition education, healthy foods, and health services to women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby. Services and programs are based on income.

Work-Family Legal HelplineÌý833-633-3222

This free and confidential helpline assists workers nationwide facing various issues at work related to:

  • Sick leave
  • Family and medical leave
  • Pregnancy discrimination
  • Accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions
  • Discrimination based on being a parent or other caregiver
  • Fair scheduling
  • Equal pay (including inquiries from potential employers about salary history)

Ìýhelps Minnesota residents offset the cost of daycare needs to attend college. Funds are limited and awarded based on application date and income. Application forms are available in Financial Services.

Ìýprovide families living in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright County with financial support to help pay for high-quality child care and early education to assist in preparing their children for school. Eligibility is based on income.

There are also several options forÌýVeteran and Military Child Care Assistance. For more information, please contact the Student Support Manager (contact info below).

Each prospective County has different family assistance programs: several cash assistance programs, child care assistance, emergency assistance and SNAP (see below)Ìý. Please call your county directly to learn about what programs you qualify for.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP is a federal program paid for by tax dollars. SNAP helps families and individuals make sure they get the food they need. SNAP can be used like cash to buy fruits, vegetables, cereal, bread, meat, fish, dairy products and more. College students are eligible too!

Contact the Student Support Manager (contact info below) to learn more, find out if you are eligible, and get help applying.

Other financial assistance is available! Check out theÌýNon-Academic Student SupportÌýwebpage for general financial, food, housing, relationship, health insurance and transportation assistance.

Contact Us

The Student Support Manager is available to discuss any issues that arise for you. This is not an exhaustive list of resources so there may be others to assist you! See the contact information to reach out.