Other Student Parent Resources
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Additional Resources
- Larimer County Nurse-Family Partnership
- The United Way of Larimer County
- The Women’s Clinic of NoCo Classes
- MOMs Club of Fort Collins
- CSU Health Network Multicultural Counseling Services
- CSU School of Education Counseling and Career Development Clinic
- Larimer County Behavioral Health Services
- Connections- Health District of Larimer County
- Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Connections (CYAC)
- Mental Health and Substance Use Alliance of Larimer County
Support Systems at CSU
Planned Leave at CSU
Unlike “stopping-out,” Planned Leave allows students to maintain enrollment eligibility without having to pursue the readmission process.
Students who are eligible for Planned Leave should complete the Planned Leave request by 11:59 pm MT on the Sunday before classes begin for the term they plan on being away. The recommended actions to be taken before opting for Planned Leave are outlined on the Requesting or Cancelling Planned Leave page and generally take a couple of days to complete.
Eligibility Requirements for Planned Leave:
- An undergraduate degree-seeking student seeking a bachelor’s degree.
- Must have been enrolled as a degree-seeking student for at least one semester prior to requesting Planned Leave.
- In Good Academic Standing, Academic Watch, or Academic Dismissal Warning.
- Must have approval of designated departments in specialized cases (refer to Impacts for NCAA D1 Athletes and Impacts for International Students).
- Must meet all published deadlines and procedures for requesting Planned Leave.
ALVS Parenting Student Meet Ups
The ALVS has heard from a lot of families that there is an interest to meet other pregnant, parenting, and caregiving students. Join us in community to connect with folx in a low-pressure and informal environment! We welcome and encourage everyone, no matter how you identify or how others perceive you, to participate in our space.
Advocating for Yourself (by ALVS)
The ALVS has collected tips from current students, staff, and faculty on how to best advocate for yourself on campus and in the classroom as an adult learner. Tips include communicating with your professor, navigating CSU as a student parent, syllabus resources for student parents, and questions to ask financial aid.
Campus Connections
Campus Connections is a campus-based therapeutic mentoring program for youth, ages 10-18. Youth are paired in one-on-one mentoring relationships with undergraduate CSU students and together they participate in a structured and engaging weekly program. Find more information and the referral form on their website.
CSU Lactation Rooms
See a list of lactation rooms and their location, as well as how to schedule them.
Student Parent Organization (SPO)
The Student Parent Organization (SPO) strives to build community and provide support for CSU students who are raising children as parents or guardians. SPO is not currently an active student organization but is looking for students to take on leadership roles.
SPO aims to meet twice a month and encourages all students, regardless of what point they are at in their parenting journey, to join us. SPO welcomes all students, graduate or undergraduate, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Though childcare is not provided, children are always welcome to SPO events and meetings.
Community Support Systems
Project Self-Sufficiency
Project Self-Sufficiency supports low-income, single parents financially from academic scholarships, childcare support, food pantries, computer loans, and so much more. Additionally, the program has advisors that help these parents create a career plan, complete any education needed for their career, and find their first job.
The application is easy and straightforward and can be found here: bringthepower.org/apply/
Women Give
WomenGive is a scholarship that provides financial assistance for child care services to single mothers during their time at school. The scholarship covers child care services throughout spring break, finals week, but not winter break or gaps between semesters. The application process is simple and easy to follow and can be found on the website.
Boys and Girls Club Larimer County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County is a comprehensive, facility-based, after-school and summer program that includes meals, positive youth development programming, and mentoring for the lowest cost in Larimer County.
La Familia/The Family Center
Working alongside diverse families, La Familia provides high quality childcare and supportive services, with an emphasis on cultural attunement with the Latinx community.
Mental Health Resources
CSU Center for Family and Couples Therapy
The CSU Center for Family and Couples Therapy is located on CSU’s campus and uses evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of individual, couple, and family issues.