Collaboration between colleges and Head Start programs holds promise for promoting the educational and economic well-being of college students with young children.
As colleges, service providers, policymakers, and advocates prepare relief and recovery measures, the unique needs of students with children must be considered to ensure they are supported now and in the coming months and years, as student parent enrollment in higher education is likely to increase in response to the economic recession.
by Autumn Green and Wendy Wagner Robeson Yet, according to [...]
Nearly four million U.S. undergraduate college students are parents or guardians of children under the age of 18. These student parents, who already faced immense financial, child care, food, and housing insecurity before the COVID-19 pandemic, are now dealing with multiple new barriers, including school closures, lay-offs, and child care disruptions, among other challenges.
DOWNLOAD REPORT About this Report Promoting family economic [...]
Nearly four million undergraduates, or more than one in five college students, are parents of children under 18. These student parents face—in normal times— disproportionate economic insecurity, difficulty meeting basic needs, and significant time and caregiving demands. Yet, in spite of these challenges, they are also incredibly resilient.
Earning a higher education is increasingly necessary for achieving family economic security. For single mothers, who are more likely to live in poverty than other women, earning postsecondary credentials can bring substantial benefits, from increased lifetime earnings and employment rates to better health outcomes and chances of success for their children.
by Tessa Holtzman, Anna Bernstein, and Lindsey Reichlin Cruse On [...]
DOWNLOAD REPORT Introduction and Summary Improving family economic [...]
More than one in five college students are parents, but [...]
