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We would also like to thank Sabrina Detlef for her copyediting support, and Katherine Portnoy, Amanda Dean, and Natalya Brill for their communication and production support.  \n[newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/supporting-parenting-students-recommendations-for-colleges](newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/supporting-parenting-students-recommendations-for-colleges)addressing-child-care-barriers/  \n2  \nAbout the Author(s)  \nSarah Nzau is a Policy Analyst at New America’s Center on Education and Labor.  \nRichard Davis Jr. is a policy analyst on the higher education team within New America's Education Policy Program.  \nAbout New America  \nWe are dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to realize our nation’s highest ideals, honestly confronting the challenges caused by rapid technological and social change, and seizing the opportunities those changes create.  \nAbout Center on Education & Labor  \nThe Center on Education & Labor is dedicated to restoring the link between education and economic mobility by advancing policies that strengthen the key social institutions necessary to connect them.  \nAbout Education Policy  \nWe use original research and policy analysis to help solve the nation’s critical education problems, crafting objective analyses and suggesting new ideas for policymakers, educators, and the public at large.  \nAbout Higher Education  \nWe are researchers, writers, and advocates from diverse backgrounds who shed light on the thorniest issues in higher education and develop studentcentered federal policy recommendations  \nAbout Student Parent Initiative  \nNew America’s interdisciplinary team conducts research, policy analysis, and advocacy work in the student parent space.  \n[newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/supporting-parenting-students-recommendations-for-colleges](newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/supporting-parenting-students-recommendations-for-colleges)addressing-child-care-barriers/  \n3  \nContents  \nIntroduction 5  \nProject Overview 8  \nFindings 11  \nSupporting Parenting Students in General 11  \nSupporting Parenting Students’ Child Care Needs 15  \nRecommendations for Colleges 29  \nTheme 1: Prioritize Child Care as a Core Student Success Strategy 29  \nTheme 2: Diversify Child Care Offerings to Reflect the Realities of Parenting Students 29  \nTheme 3: Collect and Use Better Data to Inform Services 31  \nTheme 4: Integrate Child Care Coordination with Campus Support Services 32  \nTheme 5: Plan for Sustainability by Tapping into Diverse Funding Streams 33  \nConclusion 35  \n[newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/supporting-parenting-students-recommendations-for-colleges](newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/supporting-parenting-students-recommendations-for-colleges)addressing-child-care-barriers/  \n4  \nIntroduction  \nRebecca, a mother of four attending a rural community college told us,“I kept dropping classes because I was drowning with all ofthe responsibilities Ihad.”1 Rebecca is not alone. A 2023 New America survey found that almost 60 percent of community college enrollees with young children cited providing care for a child as a reason for stopping out.2  \nFor the more than 1.5 million parenting students enrolled at community and technical colleges in the United States, around half of whom have at least one child under age six, limited child care options can put them at risk","cbCaiffgMayyLIXs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiffgMayyLIXs","pdf",3247439,"English","# Introduction\n# Project Overview\n# Findings\n## Supporting Parenting Students in General\n## Supporting Parenting Students’ Child Care Needs\n# Recommendations for Colleges\n## Theme 1: Prioritize Child Care as a Core Student Success Strategy\n## Theme 2: Diversify Child Care Offerings to Reflect the Realities of Parenting Students\n## Theme 3: Collect and Use Better Data to Inform Services\n## Theme 4: Integrate Child Care Coordination with Campus Support Services\n## Theme 5: Plan for Sustainability by Tapping into Diverse Funding Streams\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"Why do child care barriers cause parenting students to stop out?\",\"answer\":\"Limited child care options make it hard for parenting students to attend classes consistently and complete required coursework. Evidence cited in the report shows many community college enrollees with young children stop out for child-care-related reasons.\"},{\"question\":\"Does offering child care on campus guarantee access for parenting students?\",\"answer\":\"No. The report explains that on-campus care does not automatically ensure sufficient spots or affordability for parenting students, so students may still face unmet needs.\"},{\"question\":\"What recommendations does the report give colleges to improve child care support?\",\"answer\":\"The report recommends treating child care as a core student success strategy, diversifying child care offerings, collecting and using better data, integrating coordination with campus support services, and planning sustainability through diverse funding streams.\"}]","Supporting Parenting Students: Recommendations for Colleges Addressing ChildCare Barriers | PDF",1792057137,101]