ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ is committed to creating a supportive
and inclusive environment for all students. We understand how challenging it can be
to be a parent and a student at the same time. ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI supports your academic achievement
amidst the unique challenges and additional responsibilities you face as a parenting
student, also referred to as Dolphin with Dependents. We have various support services
designed to you succeed not only inside the classroom, but outside of the classroom,
as your children will experience ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI for the first time themselves. Below you will
find several resources that may be helpful to you as you balance both these roles.
Priority Registration
Priority Registration is available for all students with dependent children. Please review the How to Add a Student Dependent Guide(, 247KB) through myCI, CI Records.
Dolphins with Dependents- Student Organization
Dolphins with Dependents is ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI's first parenting student group! We're a growing
demographic with unique needs and we're here to support each other, share resources,
and help make our campus accessible and our educational goals achievable. More information
can be found on CISync through your myCI portal or via the Club Directory on the . Dolphins with Dependents is an official club under .
Family Friendly Study Area
Coming Soon to El Dorado Hall 150!
Parenting Student Resources
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| Appliances |
Location |
| Microwave, toaster & coffee machine |
Mission Lounge |
| Microwave & toaster |
Freudian Sip |
| Microwave |
Bell Tower West 2nd floor |
| Microwave |
Student Union |
| Microwave |
Lighthouse Café |
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Please learn about more resources available to pregnant, post-pregnant and nursing
students by visiting the Tile IX webpage for Pregnant and/or Nursing Student Rights. You can also learn more on this webpage about the location and set up of the lactation
rooms available around campus
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- Provides Child Care Assistance, Referrals, as well as Head Start & Early Head Start
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- Offers programs for eligible families to help pay for all or part of child care.
- A free referral service network of State-Licensed Home Based Family Child Care Providers
offering quality licensed child care to the families in our communities.
- Registry of local child, senior, and pet care providers.
- Registry of local babysitters, nannies, daycares, pet sitters, senior care, and tutors.
- Registry of local child care, senior care, adult care, housekeeping, pet care, and
tutoring providers.
- ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI Elder Care Resources Page
- Local centers offering student discounts:
- (805) 983-7779
- 10% off tuition
- Registration fee is waived for the 1st year
- (805) 445-8485
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- Emergency Housing information
- Basic Needs’ Emergency Housing Assistance
- Coalition for Family Harmony
- Assists survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, child abuse, and more
in Ventura County.
- Non-profit organization that provides well-managed, service-enriched, affordable housing
to low-income residents of Southern California. Support services on site and free
of charge to all residents:
- Many Mansions After-School Club and Camp Many Mansions support children’s ability
to succeed in school and embark on continuing education.
- Case Management and Life Skills Workshops help formerly homeless adults manage their
finances, make healthy choices, and stabilize their lives.
- Food Assistance and Family Centered Workshops help families learn and grow together
and meet basic needs.
- information and resources related to shelter, health care, food, utilities, mental
health, legal, disaster/emergency services, transportation, and more.
- Lodging Offering ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI Discounts
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- ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI Transportation resources
- : https://metrolinktrains.com
- : https://www.amtrak.com/california-train-routes
- VCTC Intercity Bus Shuttle Service
- Camarillo Trolley: A free trolley bus service is available on Sunday through Thursday
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m.
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Campus Resources
- Basic Needs Program at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Channel Islands
- The Basic Needs Program at ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students
to critical on and off-campus resources, and provides educational opportunities for
students to take personal responsibility for their wellness and the well-being of
their communities.
- We offer one time parenting student Care Packages if you are in need of a few specific
items for you or your child that would apply toward a Basic Need and are not available
in our Dolphin Pantry. Please submit a self-referral via our website to request support.
- The Channel Islands Boating Center (CIBC) opened in April 2013 to provide educational
and recreational opportunities for and adults of Ventura County, the ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Channel Islands community, and others from our
region.
- Provides free educational and recreational opportunities to current students of ºÚÁÏÊÓƵCI.
- Wellness Promotion & Education Resources
- Title IX and Inclusion
- Office is responsible for the University's compliance with federal and state laws
and regulations and ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ system policies and procedures regarding discrimination, harassment
based on protected status, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and failure to provide
reasonable ADA accommodations.
Community Resources
Additional Tax Related Resources
- California Earned Income Tax Credit ()
- A state-level tax credit that helps low-income workers and families in California
either reduce their tax owed or provide a refund; administered by the California Franchise
Tax Board.
- Supplements the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by providing financial support
based on income and family size.
- Earned Income Tax Credit ()
- Helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify,
you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.
- The amount of your credit may change if you have children, dependents, are disabled
or meet other criteria.
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- May provide you with cash back or reduce any tax you owe. California families qualify
with earned income of $31,950 or less. You also must have a qualifying child under
6 years old at the end of the tax year and qualify for CalEITC – with one exception.
Scholarships for Students with Children
- : This is awarded to low-income women 35 years and older who are U.S. citizens pursuing
their first degree. It is available to students pursuing a bachelor's, an associate's,
or a vocational degree.
- : This award is exclusively for mothers who are the primary breadwinners for their
families and who have overcome hardship such as domestic violence, alcohol and drug
use, and/or poverty. The organization awards over $1.5 million in scholarships annually.
Domestic awards range from $3,000 to $5,000; three international awards are available
at $10,000 each.
- : This foundation offers awards to low-income women to assist with school expenses
and tuition. Applicants must be parents of at least one minor child and must be at
least 17 years old. Awards are given for bachelor's, associate's, or vocational degrees
or certificates. The foundation provides up to five $5,000.00 awards annually.
