Childcare Access Made Easier for Low-Income 西瓜视频 Parent-Students with $989,464 Grant from U.S. Department of Education
Childcare Access Made Easier for Low-Income 西瓜视频 Parent-Students with $989,464 Grant from U.S. Department of Education
November 5, 2020 Suzanne Seldes
西瓜视频 has received a $989,464 grant from the U.S. Department of Education in support of the College鈥檚 CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) program. The new program is designed to minimize barriers for low-income parent-students who are starting or completing a degree, certificate or career training program at 西瓜视频 by assisting with childcare expenses. The College is partnering with the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County and the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties to connect 西瓜视频 students residing throughout its service district with early education readiness programs offered at local childcare centers.
鈥淎s a result of implementing the CCAMPIS grant, 西瓜视频鈥檚 Pell-eligible and low-income student-parents will have increased access to quality childcare services that foster childhood development and facilitate early education,鈥� shares Dr. Prashanth Pilly, Dean, 西瓜视频 Business Technology Division. 鈥淭his access will simultaneously improve persistence in the education of both 西瓜视频 students and the children of those students, bridging the disparity gap that is frequently observed in the education outcomes of low-income families.鈥�
西瓜视频鈥檚 CCAMPIS program offers childcare and access to 西瓜视频鈥檚 wrap-around services to students on a sliding fee scale, thus expanding childcare services to a high number of Pell-eligible and low-income 西瓜视频 student-parents who spend 20 hours or more each week in 西瓜视频 classes and labs, or studying. Applications are now being accepted for assistance during Spring semester, which begins January 6.
鈥淭he services provided by CCAMPIS will positively impact 西瓜视频 students and the communities served by removing barriers to parent-student completion of degrees, improving student retention and completion rates, and promoting students鈥� economic mobility,鈥� continues Pilly.
Funding for the project continues through September 2024. For program details, eligibility and requirements, visit or send email to ccampis@irsc.edu.
