It’s National Student-Parent Month! Parents are the true heroes of this world, and it’s no small feat to juggle school at the same time. In honor of all our students with families that live on campus with us, we wanted to give you all some important information about what resources are available to you. 

Childcare 101

Need some help with your little ones? The UC Davis Student Parents website is a great resource that breaks down all your options for childcare. They can also help with academic support, events, activities for your children, crisis support services, financial support, scholarships and more. 

What childcare options are available to you?

• Babysitter Directory

• Child Care Options Resource Page

• Early Childhood Lab School

• June Care

• Urban Sitter

Learn more about childcare options and activities. 

We are listing the following resources to help students find critical support that can supplement what the university provides. This list is compiled based on student feedback and is not an endorsement. Students should conduct their own research in vetting any external resources for their unique needs.

Food pantry

The ASUCD Food Pantry states that no UC Davis student should miss a meal or live without basic necessities. The pantry’s goal is dedicated to addressing food insecurity among students and the Aggie Community. It’s an amazing resource for free groceries, food items, fresh produce, pantry staples and non-perishable goods.

How can you place an order?

• Order non-perishable items in advance.

• Walk-in (open every day! View the menu online).

• Find them at their mobile pantry.

Learn more about the ASUCD Food Pantry.

Transfer and Reentry Center

The Transfer and Reentry Center (TRC) is a wonderful resource for student parents. They are there to answer your questions, help you adjust to UC Davis and give you a referral for your specific concerns. Some of their resources include: 

• CCAMPIS student parent scholars - funding for childcare and related services to promote the success of student parents

• Priority registration - get an earlier pass time for course registration

• Student parent wellness program - get Aggie Cash, nutrition information, supervised children’s activities and more!

There are also resources for a part-time petition letter, babysitter directory, urban sitter gift cards and student-parent manual on their resource page dedicated to student parents.

They are located at 1210 Dutton Hall. Follow them on their Instagram at @trcucdavis to stay up to date. 

CalFresh, AggieFresh and Aggie Cash

CalFresh is a fantastic resource for students that awards them up to $292 per month for groceries. It’s a long-term food assistance program for those who meet the federal income eligibility rules. 

What on-campus markets accept CalFresh?

• Segundo, Tercero and Cuarto Market

• Silo Market

• Sage Street Market

• Memorial Union Market

• ARC Market

• Farmers Market

Learn more about CalFresh and check your eligibility. 

AggieFresh is a supplemental nutrition program similar to CalFresh that provides up to $292 a month for groceries and restaurant meals. 

Learn more about AggieFresh and check your eligibility.

Aggie Cash also has a wonderful benefit of a 10% discount at a variety of on-campus locations. 

Discover Aggie Cash.

Next Up

We hope you were able to take away some useful resources that will make your life as a student parent easier. Next up in our blog series for those of us living at Orchard Park is on-campus resources for transfer students. We hope everyone has a wonderful start to the school year!