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A Community for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Parents

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Family Resource Center (FRC) recognizes the unique needs of students who are parenting while in school. The FRC provides CCSF student parents access to free childcare during class time, a quiet space to do homework in a child-friendly computer lab, a network of other student parents, and support through resource referrals.Ìý

Are you a student and a parent?

We want to hear from you!

Email us at frc@mail.ccsf.edu,Ìýor stop by the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Union - room 201 - on the Ocean Campus - to learn more.

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Services and Programs

All services atÌýthe Family Resource Center are free to current CCSF students.

PEP works similarly toÌýa Co-Op. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø-ParentsÌýenrolledÌýin PEP are allowed to leave their children while they attend class. Parents are allotted as little asÌý1 hourÌýand up to 12 hours of careÌýper week, depending on need. This program is limited and parents must go through an approval process before being allowed to use the program. All interested parties should be directed to an FRC program coordinator for information on space availability.

Requirements

  • Your child is 6 months toÌý5 years old.
  • The maximum is 4Ìýhours per day, no more than 12Ìýhours a week.
  • You must volunteer 1-3Ìýhours a week
  • Parents must be attending classes
  • Must complete the necessary paperwork
  • Open to both credit and non-credit students

Under this program, parentsÌýmay bring theirÌýchildren with themÌýto the Family Resource Center (FRC) children's activity room to play while theyÌýutilize the FRC computer lab, receive resources, take a break, attend a meeting, and/or utilized another programÌýin the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Union Building.

We are not a licensed daycare. ParentsÌýmust remain in the building at all times!

To utilizeÌýdrop-in, ParentsÌýmust have theirÌýcurrent information on file and notify the receptionist of where they are going to be at all times.

Drop-In is on a first-come-first-served basis and is dependent onÌýspace availability. It is highly recommended that you call ahead of time to secure a space.Ìý

Requirements

  • Your child is 6 months to 12 yearsÌýold
  • You must remain in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø Union
  • Fill out the necessary paperwork
  • Maximum 4Ìýhrs perÌýday
  • Space is limited - recommend calling ahead of time

The Family Resource Center is equipped with a computer lab and study area, whichÌýavailableÌýfor all studentsÌýto use while on campus.ÌýHowever, priority is given to student-parents utilizing PEP and the drop-in program.ÌýComputers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

In order to keep theÌýcomputer labÌýa respectful and functional space for everyone, we ask that students respect the following rules:

  • No risque or violentÌýmaterials
  • No swearing
  • Limit cell phone use
  • No food or drinkÌýnearÌýcomputers. Place your items on the tables adjacent to this area.
  • Do not leave any items unattended
  • Please, clean up after yourself.Ìý
  • Must fill out a health screening for you and your child
  • Must wear a mask at all times

Our Mission

To build a community of student parents that:

Supports through understanding

Advocates through experience

Empowers through education