Visit our Pregnant & Parenting Student page for additional resources!
Financial Assistance for Parenting Students
Additional Grant Funding through Financial Aid Services
Phone: (361) 698-1293 | Website
Students may submit a request for cost of attendance adjustment to include childcare expenses. If a student is receiving financial aid up to their Cost of Attendance they may submit a receipt for childcare expenses and their budget will increase, allowing them to request additional financial aid to help cover their childcare expenses.
Carl Perkins Child Care Assistance
Based on eligibility and available funding
Phone: (361) 698-1700 | Website | Location: Windward Campus, Health Science 2, Rm. 134
Childcare Scholarships
Phone: (361) 698-1083
The Del Mar College Center for Early Learning offers scholarships to assist with childcare costs. Scholarships are limited but sometimes available to eligible students. For more information, including waitlist information, please call the Center.
Community Action Corporation of South Texas
Phone: (361) 664-0145 | Website
Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) is a non-profit organization established in 1971 and incorporated in Texas. Community Action provides a variety of services throughout South Texas.
PEAOP Child Care Assistance
Based on eligibility and available funding
Phone: (361) 698-3931 | Website | Location: Oso Creek Campus, Main Bldg., Rm. 213
Texas Workforce - Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend
Phone: (361) 882-7491, Press 5 | Website
This program provides support and subsidized child care services to eligible students - specifically for those who are searching for employment or attending school/participating in job training. Funding can be used at both on-campus and approved off-campus centers.
On-Campus Childcare Center
Morris L. Lichtenstein Center for Early Learning
Phone: (361) 698-1083 | Website | Location: Heritage Campus
On-Campus Support Services
Private Nursing Facilities
Locations:
- Heritage Campus: White Library, Rm. 224
- Oso Creek Campus: STEM Bldg., Rm. 305 and Main Bldg. Library, Rm. 332
- Windward Campus: Health Science Bldg. 3, Rm. 330
Valdar's market
Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website | Locations: Available on All Campuses
At times, our pantry carries supplemental items for our parenting students, including diapers and formula.
Pregnant & Parenting Students' Rights
Phone: (361) 698-1277 | Website
Del Mar College is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students. See other parenting & family focused assistance on our Parenting Students website.
Off-Campus Support Services
Hipp Hipp Hooray - Baby Closet
Phone: (361) 991-2008 | Website
Learn valuable information about pregnancy, baby and toddler development, plus other life skills in these online and in-person sessions! As you learn, you will earn points to redeem in the Baby Closet.
HOPES Project
Phone: (361) 334-2876 | Website
The HOPES Project provides free, basic needs support for expecting moms and caregivers of children ages 0-5 in Aransas, Bee, and Live Oak counties. They offer personalized support, parenting guidance, and connections to essential resources to help families thrive.
Off-Campus Facility Finders
The following websites can assist in finding childcare providers that have available spots:
Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend
Phone: (361) 991-2008 | Website
Students can participate in education classes and receive assistance for diapers, formula, nursing needs, and other items.
Texas WIC Benefits
Phone: (800) 942-3678 | Website | Location
Additional Resources
Additional resources for child care assistance and financial aid can be found at 211 Texas.