Student-Parent Resources

Resources for pregnant and parenting students

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Del Mar College is committed to supporting the success of our pregnant and parenting students. We offer a variety of resources to provide our parenting Vikings with encouragement and assistance to meet their educational goals! 

  • Parenting Student Events

    Fall 2024

    Full Calendar Coming Soon!

     

    September

     

    October

    Viking Fest

    Friday, October 25 | Time TBA | Windward Campus

    Bring out the family & costumes! Join Del Mar College programs and organizations for this fun-filled, family-friendly event that will include a Car Show, Games, Food, & More! 

    November

     

    December

     
  • Lactation Rooms

    Del Mar College offers comfortable, private areas for milk expression or breastfeeding. All rooms are secure and equipped wit locks, seating, and electrical outlets.  

    Heritage Campus

    Coming Soon!

    White Library

    Oso Creek Campus

    Library - 3rd Floor, Rm. 332

    S.T.E.M. Bldg. - 3rd Floor, Rm. 305

    Windward Campus

    Health Science 3 Bldg. - 3rd Floor, Rm. 330

    View our campus maps here to locate the rooms!

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    More information coming soon! 

  • Title IX & Accommodations

    More information coming soon! 

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Vikings Care

These campus and community resources are intended to help eliminate barriers and support our students so they can meet their academic goals!

Go to Vikings Care Information
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Perkins/PEAOP

Financial assistance is available for students majoring in CTE programs with needs such as transportation, childcare, and textbooks. Learn more here!

Go to Perkins Information
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Center for Early Learning

Our on-campus facility provides quality childcare for DMC students and employees.

Go to CEL Information

Staff Spotlight

Zaira Garcia

Zaira is our Access & Advocacy Specialist who works with pregnant and parenting students at Del Mar College. In addition to connecting students to on- and off-campus resources and assists with requesting accommodations, Zaira also has additional financial aid options available for CTE. 

Zaira Garcia

Zaira Garcia

 

Contact Information

Sara J. King, PhD
Director of Student Engagement & Retention
Pregnant & Parenting Student Liaison
sking10@delmar.edu
(361) 698-3931

 

 

Zaira Garcia
Access & Advocacy Specialist
zgarcia37@delmar.edu
(361) 698-1861