Parents & Families

Family Weekend

About Parents & Families

About the Program

Vision Statement

The Parents & Families Program (P&F) aspires to be ��㴫ý's premier hub for parenting student success and family engagement, transforming support services into a scholar-centered experience that empowers parenting students to lead, achieve, and graduate. Through innovative programs, childcare access, family partnerships, and community connection, the program seeks to foster a campus culture where parenting students and their families are celebrated, supported, and positioned to thrive.

Mission Statement

The P&F serves as an extended family for parenting and pregnant students at ��㴫ý by fostering a welcoming, family-inclusive community where students and their families are supported, connected, and empowered to succeed. Through holistic support, innovative programming, resource navigation, family engagement, and collaborative campus and community partnerships, we advance student success, cultivate belonging, and celebrate the strengths, resilience, and diverse experiences of parenting students throughout their educational journey.

Our Priorities

Advance Parenting Student Success
Empower parenting students to thrive academically and personally through the Parenting Scholars Program, holistic support, meaningful engagement, leadership development, and family-inclusive resources that promote belonging, retention, and graduation.
Use Data to Better Serve Students
Listen to parenting students, assess their experiences, and use data to continuously improvevprograms, services, and resources that support their success.
Build a Strong Parent & Family Community
Create a welcoming, family-inclusive campus by expanding signature programs, strengthening partnerships, increasing program visibility, and fostering meaningful connections for parenting students and their families.