Mt. San Antonio College Doubles Down on Supporting Student Parents with New Childcare Resources
18 Julio 2024 - 12:25PM
Business Wire
Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) is taking a big step forward
in supporting its student parents. Recognizing the challenges of
balancing family responsibilities with studies, the college has
partnered with Upwards, a leading childcare network, to offer a
range of childcare resources to student-parents.
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Through Upwards, Mt. SAC students can access the largest network
of vetted quality childcare providers, receive personalized
concierge support to find the perfect fit, and benefit from backup
care credits for unexpected situations.
“We are thrilled to partner with Upwards to provide this
essential service to our student parents,” said Rigo Estrada,
Director of Mt. SAC’s Basic Needs Resources. “More than one in
five students in the U.S. are parents, and nearly half of all
student parents attend community colleges. When students don’t have
to worry about finding quality childcare, they can focus on their
studies, graduate, and pursue well-compensated careers. This
benefits their families and communities as a whole.”
Students can sign up for childcare assistance at
upwards.com/benefits/mtsac and download the Upwards app. Once a
student has submitted the application through the website, Upwards’
team will then reach out to the student to assist in finding a
suitable childcare provider, coordinate tours, complete the child's
enrollment, and support throughout the care process. Students can
learn about their backup credit eligibility by consulting with
staff at the Basic Needs Resources Center.
“At Upwards, we have reimagined childcare for student-parents.
Our tech-driven matching solution and dedicated care managers make
securing childcare incredibly easy. Upwards' network of licensed
home daycares offers high-quality care, flexible hours, and a
nurturing, safe environment, allowing students to concentrate on
their studies with peace of mind. The combination of Upwards
technology and expertise allow us to quickly support more students
with the same funding,” said Jessica Chang, CEO and Co-Founder
of Upwards.
The childcare partnership is not the first initiative Mt. SAC
has introduced to support its student parents. A few years ago, the
college partnered with Mamava, a Vermont-based company, to equip
lactation rooms and install lactation suites around campus. These
initiatives reflect Mt. SAC's ongoing efforts to address the
diverse needs of its student population, particularly those
balancing family responsibilities with their education.
"Mt. San Antonio College's child care programs and lactation
room policies are shining examples of best practices in the care
economy. By providing robust support for parents and caregivers,
they not only foster a nurturing environment for children but also
empower families to thrive academically and professionally. This
commitment to comprehensive care infrastructure is exactly what we
need to build a more inclusive and supportive society." — Sascha
Mayer, Cofounder of Mamava.
About Mt. San Antonio College
Mt. San Antonio College is the largest single campus community
college district of California’s 116 community colleges, educating
about 70,000 annually and serving the residents of 20 communities
at its Walnut campus. Since 1946, Mt. SAC has provided students
from all walks of life with a full range of credit and noncredit
programs to help them succeed in new careers, gain admission into
top-tier universities, or advance in their current line of work.
Learn more about Mt. SAC’s 400 degree and certificate programs at
www.mtsac.edu
About Upwards (formerly WeeCare)
Upwards is a technology-driven care solutions company with a
mission to make care accessible to all families and empower the
caregivers who provide it. Upwards brings together families, care
providers, employers, and governments to create new care avenues in
real-time and utilizes a data-driven approach to enhance the supply
and capacity of the care system. Upwards matches families with
caregivers equipped to meet their unique needs and connects
families with the resources they need to afford care, whether
through government subsidies or workplace benefits. To learn more,
visit upwards.com.
About Mamava
Mamava is dedicated to transforming the culture of
breastfeeding. The category creator of freestanding lactation pods,
Mamava provides breastfeeding parents with private, dignified, and
comfortable spaces to pump or nurse—at work and on the go. The free
Mamava app helps breastfeeding parents find thousands of lactation
spaces and unlock Mamava pods (available for iOS and Android).
Women-founded and a proud B Corp, Mamava designs, engineers, and
assembles lactation pods at their manufacturing facilities in
Vermont. Founded in 2013, Mamava has delivered thousands of
lactation pods to organizations that span airports, hospitals,
stadiums, schools, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. To
learn more about Mamava’s full product line and lactation support
resources, visit mamava.com and follow Mamava on Instagram,
Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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