Parenting Student Resources
College students who are also parents create opportunities for themselves, their child/ren, and society at large when they receive adequate support. Below are some resources that may be useful as you and your child/ren navigate Columbus State.
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Parenting Student College Resources
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Columbus State the CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) Program grant, which is designed to help students achieve their academic goals by offering childcare vouchers and wrap-around support services. If approved to receive a CCAMPIS childcare voucher, funds will be paid directly to your childcare provider by the College.
Columbus State students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Enrolled in a certificate or degree program at Columbus State
2. Federal Pell Grant award
3. Completed CCAMPIS Voucher application (click link below)
4. Documentation of Publicly Funded Child Care application (click link below)
Students who receive a CCAMPIS childcare voucher are asked to adhere to the following expectations:
1. Successfully complete at least 6 credit hours each semester
2. Earn a C or higher in each class and maintain no less than a 2.0 GPA
3. Meet with the CCAMPIS Coordinator
4. Follow all policies of your childcare provider’s facility
5. Minimize your child/ren’s absences at your childcare provider’s facility
Should you have any questions about this program, please contact Dr. Stephanie Clemons, Assistant Director, Student Advocacy Center, at sclemons8@cscc.edu.
Publicly Funded Child Care (Title XX) - Franklin County Department of Job & Family Services is offering Columbus State students the ability to explore their eligibility for public benefits in person or over the phone. Click HERE to schedule an appointment.
PRC Emergency Assistance - Franklin County's Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) Plus Rental Assistance program provides one-time rental assistance payments for eligible families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parenting students are invited to use the Parent Lactation room located in the basement of Nestor Hall, 109B
Parenting Student Community Resources
- Columbus Diaper Coalition - View a list of agencies partnering with Columbus Diaper Coalition to provide diapers for families.
- Nationwide Children’s Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) gives parents and caregivers of children 0 to 8 years old new ideas and a chance to meet other parents. Please see upcoming small group sessions that are free and virtual.
- Positive Parenting Workshops (Action for Children):-Action for Children offers several programs and workshops for parents to learn and develop new skills to help them.
- Bloom - A free store serving families with young children in Columbus, Ohio. Our store opens twice per month. Shop for free baby items including clothes, accessories and toys. Please complete the registration form before you arrive. (Curbside pick up is available for diapers and wipes only.)
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services- Help with Medicaid, Employment, SNAP; Cash Assistance, and Childcare Assistance *Various locations in each county*
- NNEMAP- 677 E 11th Ave Columbus, 43211 Phone 614-297-0533 Helps with hygiene necessities, health screenings and back to school supplies.
- Franklin County Office of Justice Policy - 373 S High St 25th Floor Columbus 43215 Phone 614-525-5577 Has resources available for housing, transportation, identification, food, legal, and healthcare.
- St. Stephen's Community Center - 1500 E 17th Ave Columbus, 43219 Phone 614-294-6347 Assistance with food and childcare needs Community programming.
- Central Community House- 1150 E. Main Street Columbus OH 43205 Phone 614-252-3157 Serves offered Computer Labs and Tax Filing Assistance + Food and Nutrition and Childcare Programs.
- Neighborhood Services, Inc. (NSI) - 1950 N. 4th St. Columbus, OH 43201 Phone 614-297.0592 Food Pantry M-F, 10:00 – 1:00 – All Zip Codes School supplies, tax prep, pantry food delivery.
- Moms2B- Phone 614-292-1605 Prevention program for expectant mothers of high risk of infant mortality.
- Urban Family Development Center- Phone 614-817-1950 Provides rental assistance, parental education to fathers on maternal and infant health, positive family structures and Fresh Start (program for justice involved individuals)
- United Methodist Church and Community Development for All People- 946 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 Phone 614-443-1713 Free Store Tues 10-1, Wed 11-2, Thurs 10-1, Fri 12-2:30, Sat 10-1 (baby clothing, bedding/linen, children’s clothing, general clothing, kitchenware, maternity clothing, shoes, winter/work clothes) Fresh Market Tuesday-Friday: 11am-5pm Saturday: 9am-1pm
- Noor Community Free Clinic- 2231 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201 Phone 614 516-3075 to make an appointment
https://noorcommunityclinic.weebly.com/scheduling-an-appointment.html -
Fully staffed weekly clinic that sees all patients regardless of citizenship primary care, labs/imaging.
- Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) - 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, OH, 43220 Phone 614-235-5747 VOCA- services for immigrant and refugee victims of crime Legal Services- for migrants seeking help with work authorization, green card, family-based sponsorship, adjustment of status, family reunification, asylum, naturalization and citizenship and more.
- Central Ohio Workers Center- 2800 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207 Phone 614-256-7191 Worker justice org that educates, empowers, & advocates for & with low-wage + immigrant workers. Report cases of wage theft here
- Out of the Closet- 1230 North High Street, Columbus, 43201 Phone 614-291-2680 Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Free rapid HIV testing
- Columbus Metropolitan Library- Free access to media, resources, and events for all members of the family at 23 local branches Homework Help Centers- for K-12 students Events Calendar- Access to preschool, Toddler and Baby Storytimes and calendar for the different branches.
- Clintonville-Beechwold Community Residential Center- 14 W. Lakeview Ave. Columbus, OH 43202 Phone 614-268-8118 Kinship Care, After school care and kids club programs; help linking with community resources and miscellaneous donations.
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