“The Children’s Center serves approximately 120 families, 100 of which are low-income,” says Children’s Center Director Susan Rosen. “This financial support from the U.S. Department of Education will be vital in helping us continue to provide services to Humboldt State students, staff and faculty.”
Funded under the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, the award can be used for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as before and after-school care for school-age children. Students eligible to receive services for their children through CCAMPIS must be eligible for Pell grants, which are awarded based on financial need. In addition to using a sliding fee scale for the services, some grantees require students to attend parent workshops and take part in academic counseling to maximize their prospects for success in completing their higher education studies.
Humboldt State was one of 58 schools nationwide and one of two California State University campuses to receive the grant. For more information, visit ed.gov.
The HSU Children’s Center employs around 60 student assistants every year. The program supports the academic goals of service learning students, volunteers, observers and field placement candidates from both HSU and College of the Redwoods.