We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while they continue their academic journey. You don’t have to do it alone. Services for Students with Children continues to be a resource for you during this difficult time. If you have additional resources for consideration, please email sswc@pdx.edu . And be sure to check out the Little Vikings Activity room for activities and craft ideas for your family!
SSWC News and Events
Crafting with Little Vikings
Your children are invited to join us for a fun, comfortable online space to do crafts with Little Vikings teachers . Crafting with Little Vikings takes place on Mondays from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm and Wednesdays from 5:30pm -6:30 pm.
Each week will be a different craft theme, join us for as many or as few as you wish. Registration Required. If your children need access to materials, please let us know using this form and we can send or or arrange a pick up for materials. We invite your children to join us each week on Zoom! Meeting ID: 201 488 5912 :: Password: RCSC2020
Students of Color Advocate
Services for Students with Children is excited to announce our new Students of Color Advocate, Zoe Erickson. Zoe is a graduate student in the Masters of Public Administration program in the College of Urban and Public Affairs.
Zoe's regular office hours: Wednesdays, 10am-11am.
JIM SELLS 101
Join a Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy Specialist for a working tutorial on completing your invoices correctly-the first time!. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and make sure you are submitting your application correctly. November 4th from 1-2pm. Join by Zoom
Need time to go to class, study, or just catch your breath?? We've got you covered! Little Vikings staff are available to have a private "virtual play date" with children ages 3-12. To book a FREE play date with Little Vikings professionals, fill out the Interest Form.
The RCSC is Hosting Virtual Office Hours Mon-Thur 12 pm-3 pm. Drop in with a question or just to say hi!
The Jim Sells Childcare Subsidy provides childcare assistance in the form of a subsidy to eligible student families who could not otherwise afford the full cost of child care while attending Portland State University. Students with dependent children who are carrying 8 or more undergraduate or 5 or more graduate/postbac credits are eligible to apply. This program is open to students with children enrolled in either on or off campus childcare.
Join The SSWC Advisory Board
Are you interested in helping to shape programming and support the Services for Students with Children? Services for Students with Children is now accepting applications for its advisory board. Being on the Advisory Board allows you to have input into how our programs are administered, how we spend our budget, and how we develop and reach our goals. It's great to have on your resume, and a wonderful learning experience. The purpose of the PSU SSWC Advisory Board is to promote involvement, cooperation and accountability in the SSWC. You do not have to be a student parent to serve on the board, all we ask is that you feel passionately about supporting the work we do to support students with children. The Board meets at least one time per term and attendance is required. If interested, please Email Us at SSWC@pdx.edu with your contact info. Our next Board Meeting is November 10th from 12:00-2:00.
Parent Support Group
Join SHAC Counselor, Jessie Weisstein, LCSW, for facilitated conversations on :
Being an Emotional Anchor
When so much is constantly changing in our world, how can parents provide feelings of safety for their children? In this workshop we will learn emotional regulation skills for both parents and kids.
This group is open to any student parent in the PSU community and welcomes solo parents, guardians, queer parent(s) and/or anyone who considers themselves to be in a parenting role.
This three-part series takes place on October 14th, 21st and 28th from 1:30-2:30pm. Student's are encouraged to attend as many sessions as schedules allow as curriculum builds each week, however we understand time is limited. Please register in advance here. All sessions will take place on Zoom
This event is sponsored by Student Health and Counseling Services and the Resource Center for Students with Children
Read about what your classmates are dealing with and learn about the resources available to you through Services for Students with Children at CampusWell
Join the Multicultural Student Center for a pre-recorded conversation with Sierra McClain-Henry, aka Sankofa Mama Doula. Our conversation centered around the ways in which Black women can empower themselves through the knowledge of their own bodies. We also discuss the rights we hold when encountering healthcare workers, Sierra's relationship to her work as a doula, the future of healthcare, and addressing the impact of the current Black maternal healthcare crisis. Learn more about Sierra on the Sankofa Mama Birth Services website. Special thanks to the Resource Center for Students with Children for their partnership. Questions? contact stacie5@pdx.edu