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Arizona State University Pregnant and Parenting

Resource Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction to the ASU Pregnant on Campus Initiative .............................................................................. 4
What is the Pregnant on Campus Initiative? ....................................................................................4
How to Use this Guide ....................................................................................................................5
Resources for While Pregnant at ASU........................................................................................................... 6
I. What are my protections and rights as an undergraduate or graduate student? ............................6
Title IX: Pregnant and Parenting Students' Rights: FAQs for College and Graduate Students ......... 6
ASU Pregnant Student-Athletes Policy Summary ................................................................................. 9
ASU Parental Leave Policy for graduate RA/TAs, faculty, and staff .................................................... 10
II. Where can I find Medical Care on or near the Tempe campus? .................................................. 11
On Campus Health Services ................................................................................................................ 11
Federally Qualified Health Centers ..................................................................................................... 11
Pregnancy Resource Centers .............................................................................................................. 12
Nearby OBGYNs ................................................................................................................................. 13
III. Where can I find counseling and support to talk about my options? .......................................... 13
IV. How can I continue my classes? ............................................................................................... 15
V. Where can I find friends who have gone through this? .............................................................. 15
VI. How can I pay for all this? ........................................................................................................ 16
Paying for ASU tuition: Grants and Scholarships ................................................................................ 16
Paying for Housing: ............................................................................................................................. 20
Paying for Prenatal Care ..................................................................................................................... 21
Paying for Healthy Food and Vitamins ................................................................................................ 21
Resources for Choosing Adoption at ASU ................................................................................................... 22
Adoption Agencies ....................................................................................................................... 23
Resources for Choosing Parenting at ASU .................................................................................................. 24
What ASU Offers Parents.............................................................................................................. 24
Bringing Children to Campus .............................................................................................................. 24
Private Lactation Rooms ..................................................................................................................... 24

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Diaper Changing Stations .................................................................................................................... 25
Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Childcare ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Off Campus Childcare ................................................................................................................... 27
Getting Child Support ................................................................................................................... 28
Free Parenting Classes .................................................................................................................. 28
Reduced Cost Food ....................................................................................................................... 29
Maternity Clothes, Baby Items, etc. .............................................................................................. 31
Free Child Safety Seats ................................................................................................................. 32
Other Federal Aid ......................................................................................................................... 33
Insurance ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Abortion Recovery Resources ..................................................... 35
Sexual Assault Recovery ............................................................................................................... 35
Domestic Violence Safety ............................................................................................................. 35
Abortion Healing .......................................................................................................................... 36

Introduction to the ASU Pregnant on Campus Initiative

What is the Pregnant on Campus Initiative?
The ASU Pregnant on Campus (POC) Initiative is a student-driven initiative to
support fellow college students who are pregnant. POC seeks to empower college
students during and after pregnancy and reduce the fear that higher education and
pregnancy are incompatible.

Photo by Gretchen Burnton | The State Press

Our vision is to gather relevant information about local, national, and universitywide pregnancy resources, provide access to these resources, and raise awareness
about issues related to higher education and pregnancies.
Visit our website for these resources and more: www.asupregnantoncampus.org .

How did the Pregnant on Campus Initiative get started?

The Pregnant on Campus Initiative was first conceptualized to respond to the needs
of student parents by Feminists for Life and Students for Life of America, the
nations largest youth pro-life organization.

POC was brought to Arizona State University in 2014 by the registered student
organization ASU Students for Life. ASU Students for Life is a non-partisan, nonsectarian pro-life club.
To learn more about ASU Students for Life, visit www.asustudentsforlife.com or the
Facebook page www.facebook.com/ASUStudents4Life .

Who is the leader of POC?

Jackie Welsh has been an ASU Pregnant on Campus Chair since its inception in 2014.
You can contact her directly at Jacqueline.welsh@asu.edu .

How to Use this Guide

This resource guide is for pregnant students who have chosen to carry to term. It is
organized into four sections:
1. Resources for while you are pregnant
2. Resources for choosing adoption
3. Resources for choosing parenting
4. Resources for other related issues

Resources for While Pregnant at ASU

I. What are my protections and rights as an undergraduate or
graduate student?
The information given below is provided by Pregnant and Parenting Students' Rights:
FAQs for College and Graduate Students from National Womens Law Center. It can be
accessed at http://www.nwlc.org/resource/pregnant-and-parenting-students-rights-faqscollege-and-graduate-students. All additions by ASU POC are in brackets.

Title IX: Pregnant and Parenting Students' Rights: FAQs for College and
Graduate Students
If you are a pregnant or parenting student, you should know that under Title IX, you have a
right to stay in school so you can meet your education and career goals. Below are answers to
frequently asked questions from students in post-secondary schools, including colleges,
community colleges, universities, for-profit institutions, trade schools, etc.
How Does Title IX Apply to Pregnant or Parenting Students?
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex including pregnancy, parenting
and all related conditions, such as abortion in educational programs and activities
that get federal funding. This means that schools must give all students who might
be, are, or have been pregnant the same access to school programs and educational
opportunities that other students have. Your professors or administrators should
not tell you that you have to drop out of your classes or program or change your
educational plans due to your pregnancy.
Where do I start to figure out whether or not my school is violating Title IX?
A good first step in measuring your school's compliance is to compare how they
treat pregnant students to how they treat students with other temporary
disabilities. Under Title IX, schools must offer pregnant students the same benefits
they offer to students with other medical conditions, such as illness or injury.
One exception to this rule is absences Title IX requires that schools excuse
absences due to pregnancy and related conditions, regardless of the school's
absence policy.
Your school is required to designate a Title IX Coordinator who should be able to
answer questions for you about Title IX and pregnancy.
[The Title IX Coordinator at ASU is Jodi Preudhomme.
Jodi.Preudhomme@asu.edu (480) 965-4550]

Some states and school districts have their own laws that provide other protections,
or even support services, for students. You should talk to a lawyer to find out what
policies apply in your area.

Does my school have to excuse my absences due to pregnancy, childbirth or

abortion?
Your school must excuse your absences due to pregnancy or any related conditions
for as long as your doctor says it is necessary for you to be absent. This is true even
if there is no leave policy for students with other conditions. When you return to
school, you must be reinstated to the status you held before your leave. The school
can require you to submit a doctor's note from you only if that is required of
students with other medical conditions.
My professor adjusts grades based on class attendance. Can she lower my grade
because of the classes I miss?
You cannot be penalized for pregnancy or related conditions. If a professor provides
specific points or other advantages to students based on class attendance, you
must be given the opportunity to earn back the credit from classes you miss due to
pregnancy, so that you can be reinstated to the status you held before you took
leave.
Does my school have to let me make up the work I missed while I was absent?
Yes, your school must let you make up the work you missed while you were out due
to pregnancy or any related conditions, including recovery from childbirth. For
example, if you have a doctor's note that excuses you from class for several weeks
because you were on bed rest before giving birth, your school has to provide you
with the appropriate assignments and information to make up all of the work you
would have been required to complete while you were out. For an extended
absence, it is best if your school provides you with the work you miss regularly, so
you do not fall far behind.
But what if my school says that absence/make-up work policies are up to each
individual professor?
While that may be the school's practice, the school administration and professors
are bound by federal civil rights law. Title IX requires that schools ensure that all
faculty and staff comply with the law and do not discriminate against pregnant and
parenting students. An individual professor's policy is not okay if it breaks the law.
Does my school have to provide special academic services to me, like tutoring?
Title IX requires that schools provide pregnant students with any special services
they provide to students with temporary disabilities. If students with temporary

disabilities get at-home tutoring to help them keep up with work they miss when
absent, the school must provide students who miss class because of pregnancy or
childbirth with the same benefit [These services are being investigated by ASU POC].
What about internships, career rotations, and other off-campus elements of my
program - do I have a right to participate in those?
Yes. Your school must allow you to continue participating in off-campus programs.
For example, if your program provides opportunities to work in the field your
school cannot deny you participation based on your pregnancy. The school cannot
require a doctor's note for continued participation, unless the school requires one
for all students who have a medical condition that requires treatment by a doctor. If
they do ask for a note, they cannot second-guess your doctor's decision.
Classmates and even professors have made offensive comments to me about my
pregnancy. Should I complain to the school about it?
Title IX requires schools to prevent and address sex-based harassment, including
harassment based on pregnancy. If you experience this sort of treatment at school,
you should seek help immediately. The law prohibits the school from retaliating
against you for making a complaint or raising a concern.
I have a scholarship can my school take it back when they find out I am pregnant?
No, schools cannot terminate or reduce athletic, merit or need-based scholarships
based on pregnancy. If you stay in school, you can keep your scholarship.
[ASU has a policy for student-athletes who become pregnant, which is in line with
this law. See the Pregnant Student-Athletes policy below on page 9]
I want to take a semester off. Can I keep my student status, scholarships, etc?
Not necessarily it depends on the leave policy at your school. If you want to take
off more time than your doctor says is medically necessary, you will need to consult
your school's non-medical leave policy.
What if I work for the school as a graduate assistant, in addition to being a student?
Do I still have the same rights? Do I qualify for maternity leave?
Your rights as an employee are different from your rights as a student. If you work
for the school, you may be eligible for family or medical leave, or may qualify for
maternity leave under the school's policy, but that may not include leave from your
classes, beyond what is medically necessary.
[ASU has a parental leave policy for graduate RA/ TAs, faculty, and staff. See below
on page 10]

I finished my pregnancy and/or have already graduated is there anything I can do

about the discrimination I experienced as a pregnant student?
You may still have options. Contact your Title IX Coordinator, the Department of
Education's Office for Civil Rights or the National Women's Law Center to learn
more. Even if it is too late for you, you can help us ensure that women who find
themselves in your shoes do not run into the same barriers.
Colleges and universities must at least prevent discrimination against pregnant and
parenting students, but schools can and should do more to support these
students so they succeed in school. For more info, please contact the National
Women's Law Center at info@nwlc.org, or go to www.nwlc.org/pregnantstudents.

ASU Pregnant Student-Athletes Policy Summary

An unplanned pregnancy can be scary for any college student-- let alone for a studentathlete! You may feel like the only good choice for you is to terminate the pregnancy.
However, ASU is more lenient than you may think! Get the facts about Pregnant StudentAthletes from the Sun Devil Athletics Manual, summarized here by ASU POC.
Once they find out I'm pregnant...
Fear: I will be cut from my sport.
Truth: "No coach or other athletics department staff shall suggest to any female
student-athlete that if she becomes pregnant this will affect in any way her continued
participation on a team."
Fear: I will not be able to return to my sport.
Truth: "Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) will help the student-athlete return to her sport
after pregnancy and during parenting if the student-athlete so desires."
Fear: I will lose my athletic scholarship.
Truth: "When a student-athlete is pregnant and informs SDA of this fact through
notification of the appropriate sports medicine physician and does not voluntarily
withdraw from her sport, her scholarship will remain in place for the remainder
of the granting year, July 1June 30."
Fear: I will lose other financial aid.

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Truth: "A pregnant student-athlete who also is receiving an institutional scholarship

should contact Financial Aid and Scholarship Services to determine whether and how
the pregnancy affects that scholarship." Under Title IX, "schools cannot terminate or
reduce athletic, merit, or need-based scholarships based on pregnancy. If you stay in
school, you can keep your scholarship."
Fear: I will be treated poorly by my coaches.
Truth: "Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) considers pregnancy in the same manner as any
other temporary medical condition." This is because of Title IX. "SDA will also help
the pregnant and parenting student-athlete plan for continued academic progress in
accordance with the universitys academic mission."
Fear: Everyone on my team will know I'm pregnant.
Truth: "A student-athletes right to privacy is the same for pregnancy as it is for any
other personal medical information. The notification of pregnancy to a sports
medicine physician will be kept in strictest confidence until such time as there is a
medical reason to withhold the student-athlete from competition. Information on the
students pregnancy will not be shared with other students. Such information will
not be shared with the students coaches, athletic trainers, parents or guardian, or her
sexual partner without the students express and informed consent."
Read more: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/sda/sda407.html

ASU Parental Leave Policy for graduate RA/TAs, faculty, and staff

ASU has a parental leave policy which provides six weeks paid leave for the purpose
of bonding with a new child. The policy applies to both men and women -- faculty,
staff, and graduate RA/TAs. There are specific eligibility requirements to qualify for
the parental leave, which are noted in
o Policy SPP 708 (http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/spp/spp708.html), for
administrators, service professionals, and classified staff members
o Policy ACD 710 (http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd710.html), for
faculty and academic professionals
o All information found here
https://provost.asu.edu/academic_personnel/parental_leave/faq.
Graduate research and teaching assistants should consult their RA/TA manual for
information on eligibility for parental leave.*If you have questions concerning these
policies, please contact Maureen Duane at 480-965-9723.

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Under the new parental leave policy, graduate students (regular non-RA/TA
students) who are recovering from childbirth may request an academic
accommodation period for childbirth, allowing them to postpone university and
departmental academic requirements and milestones for one semester while
remaining enrolled.

If you are an undergraduate ASU student, or graduate student who is not an RA/TA,
when you become pregnant, there are no ASU policies that specifically pertain to you
besides your protections and rights under Title IX.

II. Where can I find Medical Care on or near the Tempe campus?
It is important to confirm that you are pregnant and that you and your child are healthy.
The following organizations offer pregnancy testing and prenatal care nearby. Many have
low or no cost and do not require insurance.

On Campus Health Services- Tempe

Pregnancy testing, women's health,

breastfeeding equipment, sells insurance
Where: next to University Bridge. 451
University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 965-3349
https://eoss.asu.edu/health
Other campus
locations: https://eoss.asu.edu/health/ser
vices

Federally Qualified Health Centers

"If you need affordable health care, a Community Health Center may be what you're
looking for. Community Health Centers -- also known as Federally Qualified Health
Centers, or FQHCs -- provide care regardless of your insurance status or ability
to pay.

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There are more than 1,200 health center organizations with more than 8,000
locations in urban, suburban and rural communities across the country. They can
be found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands
and Guam. All health centers offer comprehensive primary and preventive health
care. Many also offer dental, mental health and pharmacy services.
Find the health center closest to your address or to see a list of health centers in
your state or county: http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx .
There are 10 of these Health Centers within 9 miles of the ASU Tempe
campus. Here's the website for the closest center, Mountain Park Health Center:
http://mountainparkhealth.org/womens-health/

Aid to Women Center

Aid to Women Centers Comprehensive Prenatal Package covers all scheduled
nurse practitioner visits, basic prenatal labs and post partum visit.
Full package is $375 (Able to be made in payments throughout pregnancy).

Services include:
2039 S. Mill Ave, Suite C
Free Pregnancy Tests
Tempe, AZ 85282
Limited Ultrasound
One mile from Tempe Campus
Fetal Doppler Monitoring
Comprehensive Prenatal care
(480) 966-1902
Well Woman Exam and PAP
www.aidtowomencenter.org
Post Partum Exam
Post Abortion Exam
STI Screening & Education for Men and Women
Abstinence and Natural Family Planning Information
IUD and Laminaria Removal
Confidential Needs Assessment and Referral or Treatment
Post Abortion Support and Referrals
Earn While You Learn Program [free parenting classes]
Mens Program [mentorship for new dads from other dads]

Choices Pregnancy Center

Choices Pregnancy Center
does not provide prenatal
care, but they do offer free
pregnancy tests, free STD

605 E. Broadway Road

Tempe, AZ 85282

(480) 306-4612
choicesaz.org

Additional locations in Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa

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testing and treatment if the pregnancy test is negative, free pregnancy options
counseling, information about adoption and abortion, and referrals. They also offer
free parenting classes, counseling for men, and a Baby Boutique.
ATWC and CPC are the two pregnancy resource centers that are closest to ASUs Tempe
campus. For a complete list and map of all 15 pregnancy resource centers in the Valley,
search http://optionline.org/center-locator/

Nearby OBGYNs
Dr. Stephen David Frausto MD
1492 S. Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85281

Dr. Eduardo Alcantar MD, MPH Primary Care Doctor

2078 E. Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282

Dr. Tamar Gottfried MD

1520 S Dobson Rd Mesa, AZ 85202

Dr. Rhianna Meadows DO Primary Care Doctor

1315 W. Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85282
Dr. Curtis Page MD Primary Care Doctor
5030 S Mill Ave Tempe, AZ 85282

III. Where can I find counseling and support to talk about my

options?
ASU Counseling
Though ASUs counseling services do not directly address student pregnancy and
are not free, they do have locations on every ASU campus and can address topics
like healthy relationships, academic success, stress management, social anxiety,
domestic violence, and sexual assault. See billing information and locations here:
https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling/services/billing
https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling/location
ASUS Counselor Training Center
Full-time ASU students and staff pay $20 a semester for counseling from graduate
students working toward either a masters in Counseling or a doctorate in
Counseling Psychology. Working under the close supervision of faculty members
who are licensed psychologists, the counselors-in-training work with individuals,
couples, and families through issues that might include but are not limited to:

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Depression, Anxiety, Personal problems, Relationships, Family problems, Career

counseling, Life transitions.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Counselor
Training Center at 480-965-5067 or visit https://cls.asu.edu/node/248 .
Located in Suite 401 of Payne Hall on ASUs Tempe campus, just south of the Coor
building (1000 S. Forest Mall, Tempe 85281)
Aid to Women Center
Aid to Women Center offers free medical-grade pregnancy tests and assessments
when you call 480-966-1902. Your experienced client advocate can then discuss all
of your pregnancy options with you. ATWC works with many ASU students. And if
youve already had a pregnancy test, coming to Aid to Women Center for options
counseling is still free. See page 12 in this guide for more info.
Choices Pregnancy Center
Free Pregnancy Related Counselling and Free Relationship Counselling
See page 12 in this guide for more info.
Hope Womens Center
Mentors meet one on one with a woman weekly to help her navigate whatever
difficult life situation she may be facing from crisis pregnancy to domestic
violence/abuse, family conflict, poverty, unemployment, etc. They also have an
abuse recovery support group that meets weekly.
1500 East Thomas Rd, Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ

Email: admin@hopewomenscenter.org
Phone: (602) 715-0999

More locations in Coolidge and Apache Junction

Option Line
For a complete list and map of all 15 pregnancy resource centers in the Valley, many
of which offer pregnancy counseling, search http://optionline.org/center-locator/
Birthright International
Birthright has a 24/7 toll-free helpline staffed with compassionate, nonjudgmental
and knowledgeable people: 1-800-550-4900
The Nurturing Network
Free pregnancy counseling: 1-800-TNN-4MOM
http://www.nurturingnetwork.org/needhelp.html

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IV. How can I continue my classes?

As the largest university in the nation, ASU offers lots of classes online and in the
morning, afternoon, and at night Monday- Friday for your convenience. There are
four campuses that offer classes: Tempe, Downtown, West, and Polytechnic.

Professors and Assignments

Pregnant students report that professors are very understanding and quick to make
accommodations for pregnancy. After all, ASU is a large public university and many
professors have had pregnant students before. They will understand if you need to
take more frequent restroom breaks during class and if you need more time to
complete assignments. All pregnancy-related absences will be excused. They also will
make it possible for you to make up any and all work or attendance-related points
that you miss because of Title IX (see page 6). Communicate with each professor
early on in your pregnancy to make sure that everyone is on the same page before
any pregnancy-related difficulties come up. Contact Title IX Coordinator Jodi
Preudhomme if you think you may be experiencing any pregnancy-related
discrimination
from
professors,
fellow
students,
or
administrators.
Jodi.Preudhomme@asu.edu (480) 965-4550.

V. Where can I find friends who have gone through this?

1. ASU Pregnant on Campus is looking for students who are pregnant, birthparents,
or parents and interested in meeting each other. Contact us to express interest at
http://www.asupregnantoncampus.org/contact-us.html!
2. YouTubers and bloggers who are student parents are relatable and share their
experience and expertise.
3. Aid to Women Center has a Mens Program to help new dads find mentors. See
page 12 of this guide for more info. You can informally meet other moms through
pregnancy centers as well.
4. Stand Up Girl: www.standupgirl.com The popular Forum, Blog and Chat Room
features connect young women from all over the world who share their stories of
hope and courage. Perhaps the most important component of the website is the
real-life stories of girls facing their own crisis pregnancies and how our
StandUpGirl.com team provides personal and individual guidance and concern to
help them make a choice that both they and their baby can live with.

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VI. How can I pay for all this?

Even after finding out about all the available classes and pregnancy rights and
affordable prenatal care options, the most difficult hurdle of a pregnancy can be the
fear of its expense. This section is dedicated to highlighting scholarships and all
pregnancy services that are free or low cost to ease the financial strain.

Paying for ASU tuition: Grants and Scholarships

Your pregnancy and the birth of your child will change how you need to file for
financial aid. If you filed for Free Application or Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before
you knew you were pregnant, you need to revisit the Financial Aid Office and let
them know about your pregnancy immediately. You will not lose your scholarship if
you intend to continue school.
If you are a student-athlete, you can retain your athletic scholarship if a few
conditions are met. Please refer to the Pregnant Student-Athlete policy on page 9 of
this guide.
Government Grants

Federal Pell Grant:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/pell Pell Grants are
available to all college students who can demonstrate financial need, including
single mothers and pregnant mothers. Reward amounts may be as high as
$5,000 per semester for those who qualify. Applications can be conducted
online by completing the Free Application for Financial Student Aid at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students should research application deadlines to ensure
that funds are received for the upcoming semester as needed.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG):

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/fseog This is another
grant offered by the federal government. It is a need-based grant like Pell
Grants, and it is designed to be used as a supplemental financing option in
conjunction with Pell Grants. As with the previous federal grant, interested
candidates can complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid to be
considered for this program.

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Local Scholarships

Helping Hands for Single Moms:

http://helpinghandsforsinglemoms.org/program-overview/application/
Currently accepting applications from low-income single moms in college, who live
in Phoenix and the surrounding cities of the Phoenix Metro Valley / Maricopa
County AZ. Amount: $3200 (NOTE: if you are an online student, you must live in
Maricopa County). See website for other scholarship requirements.

Arizona Business & Professional Womens Foundation Scholarships

http://www.arizonabpwfoundation.com/scholarships.html Scholarships are
awarded to women 25 years old or older who are starting or returning to a
community college or trade school in Arizona to advance their career/job
opportunities.
In many cases, state-offered scholarships for single mothers are actually offered
through a college or university system in the state. To find out what's available in
your state, contact both your state higher education agency and the financial aid
office of the school you'd like to attend to find out what scholarships or grants are
offered to single moms.

Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE)

http://www.azhighered.gov/#
2020 N. Central Ave., Ste. 650, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: (602) 258-2435
Fax: (602) 258-2483
Arizona Student Financial Aid Programs
https://azgrants.az.gov

Private Scholarship Foundations

Live Your Dream Awards:

http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/awards.html Soroptomist International has
the Live Your Dream Awards are given to women who serve as the primary head of
their household. Depending on the womans financial need and the cost of tuition at
her chosen school, this award could pay for a moms entire college education.

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Scholarships For Moms:

www.scholarships4moms.com Scholarships for Moms is a scholarship program that
is available to single or married women who are mothers or who are pregnant.
Essentially, any college student or prospective college student who is a mother may
apply. The program will award up to $10,000 in money to be used for higher
education costs to the recipient of the scholarship.

SR Education Group
http://www.sreducationgroup.org/scholarships The SR Education Group awards
one single parent a $2,000 dollar scholarship. The application is only 3 open ended
questions and finalist will be chosen based on their answers.

P.E.O. Sisterhood:
www.peointernational.org P.E. O. Sisterhood awards scholarships, grants, and loans
to mothers. In total, this organization has provided over 77,000 women with
financial assistance, and this assistance has totaled over $200 million dollars over
the past 150 years.

Patsy Takemoto Mink Scholarship for Low-Income Women:

www.patsyminkfoundation.org This scholarship program was founded in 2003 by
Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink. Her foundation provides financial assistance
to low-income women enrolled in a higher education program or a specialized
training program.

Jeanette Rankin Foundation:

www.rankinfoundation.org Jeannette Rankin Foundation hands out scholarships to
women age 35 or older who show an interest in a four-year degree. They are not
handing out new awards for the 2015-2016 school year, but they may return in
following years. Check out http://rankinfoundation.org/students/resources/otherscholarships-for-women for other scholarships and resources.

American Association of University Women:

http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/
These
fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or
scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research. The organization aims to promote
equal education for all women, so it is a great resource for funding higher education
endeavors made by women with children or who are currently pregnant.

Womens Independence Scholarship Program (otherwise known as WISP):

www.wispinc.org WISP is designed to help women obtain the money they need to
attend college and earn a higher education degree. The program is suited for

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survivors of domestic abuse from an intimate partner such as a spouse or a

boyfriend. The program prefers to award scholarship funds to those enrolled state
community colleges, state colleges or universities, and technical or vocational
schools.

Lifetime Adoption Foundation:

http://lifetimefoundation.org/scholarships/ They offer educational scholarships in
deep appreciation to birthmothers who have chosen adoption for their children.
They have enabled others to experience the joy of becoming parents and created
futures, not only for those families, but also for their children, for a lifetime.

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund:

http://www.mmmf-grants.org/ The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund gives 20
scholarships each year to 20 women around the world who plans to pursue
graduate studies that benefit women and childrens health worldwide. These
awards are worth $12,000 a year toward college costs, and are renewable for four
years.

SWE Scholarship:
www.swe.org Women who are enrolled in a program focused on computer science,
engineering or engineering technology may consider applying for an SWE
scholarship. There are several different scholarships and grants awarded each
summer to prospective students who are either sophomore, junior, senior, or grad
students in an accredited program.

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.php These scholarships, which range from range
from $1,000-$5,000 dollars, are awarded to women pursuing accounting degrees.
Must be a woman who is the primary source of support for her family
Must be pursuing a degree in accounting.

United Negro College Fund:

https://scholarships.uncf.org/ The UNCF is designed to help African Americans,
including mothers and expectant mothers of African American descent, obtain funds
needed to attend college and work toward a higher education degree.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund:

www.hsf.net The HSF, on average, awards $2,500 for those attending 4 year
universities and $1,500 for two year community colleges.

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Paying for Housing:

Living in the Dorms
You can continue living in your ASU dorm throughout your pregnancy. However,
you will not be able to raise your child in your dorm.
ASU Family Housing
There is a housing option at the Polytechnic campus for ASU and MCCCD students
with families. Read more at https://housing.asu.edu/residence/family-housing
Non-ASU Options
CoAbode:
http://www.co-abode.com CoAbode was founded on the principle that two
single moms raising children together can achieve more than one struggling
alone. Through a variety of community-based programs, CoAbode provides
single mothers with affordable housing opportunities, specialized support
groups, educational scholarships, community outreach and involvement as
well as referrals to vital resources designed to make parenting a child alone
easier, healthier, and more secure.
Maggies Place:
http://www.maggiesplace.org/ Maggies Place is a community that provides
houses of hospitality for pregnant and parenting women in need who are living
in the greater Phoenix, AZ area. A mom can come at any point in her
pregnancy, and may stay until her child is 6 months old. During her stay, she
is given resources and support to achieve her goals and prepare for
independent living.
o The Magdalene House (Phoenix, AZ): 602-257-4648
o The Elizabeth House (Tempe, AZ): 480-491-0446
o The Michael House (Glendale, AZ): 623-842-1000
La Mesita (Mesa, AZ)
http://www.turnanewleaf.org/services/affordable-housing.html La Mesita
Apartments affordable housing units serve low-income families and
individuals while offering A New Leafs enriched supportive services, which
include case management, behavioral healthcare, assistance with job search,
on-site children's services, wellness, community activities, financial literacy,
computer training and educational classes.
YMCA Downtown Housing (Phoenix, AZ):
https://www.valleyymca.org/about-your-y/about-valley-of-the-sunymca/downtown-housing/ The Downtown Y Residence Program offers
supportive services and transitional housing for adult men and women near
to ASUs Downtown campus.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Renting:

http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm#assistance HUD is working to meet the
need for quality affordable rental homes, utilize housing as a platform for improving
quality of life, and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from
discrimination.

Paying for Prenatal Care

Aid to Women Center:
Aid to Women Centers Comprehensive Prenatal Package covers all scheduled
nurse practitioner visits, basic prenatal labs and post partum visit. Full package is
$375 (Able to be made in payments throughout pregnancy). See page 12 in this
guide for more info.
Federally Qualified Health Centers:
"If you need affordable health care, a Community Health Center may be what you're
looking for. Community Health Centers -- also known as Federally Qualified Health
Centers, or FQHCs -- provide care regardless of your insurance status or ability to
pay. See page 11 in this guide for more info.

Paying for Healthy Food and Vitamins

WIC at Mountain Park Health Center:
The Mountain Park Health Center WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program
provides supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education at no
cost to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding post-partum
women, and to infants and children up to 5 years of age who are found to be at
nutritional risk. The purpose of WIC is to insure that women and their children
are eating nutritious foods that their body needs. WIC provides eligible applicants
with checks to purchase designated healthy foods from local grocery stores. They
also provide help with breastfeeding including free breast pumps and formula.
http://mountainparkhealth.org/our-services/wicnutrition/
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program:
Through the Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program (AzFMNP) women and
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every month to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables at approved Farmers
Markets.
http://azdhs.gov/prevention/azwic/farmers-markets/index.php#wic-families
Commodities Supplemental Food Program (Food Plus):
The Food Plus program is available to pregnant or post-partum women and
children between the ages of one and six who are living in a household at 185% or
less of poverty level. Located in Buckeye, AZ.
http://www.afcsaz.com/programs/csfp/

Resources for Choosing Adoption at ASU

There are times when a pregnant woman knows that she is not ready to parent or would
not be the parent her child deserves. Adoption offers a wonderful solution to this problem
she can place her child into a family that is ready to care for him or her.
Adoption can not only be rewarding for the child & adoptive parents, but also for the
birthparent. Adoption is not the way it once was parents that place their child for
adoption are now able to seek legal help and a support system prior, during & after the
placement. This allows for the birthparent(s) to experience healing from the placement &
continue to better their lives.
Birthparent(s) also make the decision as to who will be adopting their child. They can
even meet the parent before making the final decision. How much contact postplacement they want with the child is also up to the birthparent(s) they can have as
little as no contact or up to scheduled visits with their child.

Open Adoption
You will have ongoing contact with your child and the adoptive family throughout
and after the adoption takes place.
Semi-Open Adoption
Allows you to have limited communication to your child and the adoptive family.
You can receive letters and photos of your child but the communication between
you and the family would be mediated by an agency or a third party.
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Means there is no contact with the adoptive parents before, during, or after your
pregnancy. You also wont receive photos or letters or have any communication
with your child as he or she grows up.

Adoption Agencies
All of the following resources can help provide you with more information regarding
adoption and help guide you through the adoption process.
Lifetime Adoption:
lifetimeadoption.com
1-800-923-6784

Bethany Christian Services:

bethany.org
1-800-BETHANY

Free Services to Birthparents Include:

24 hour birthmother hot line to
answer any questions you may have:
1-800-923-6784.
Quality counseling, goal setting and
confidential help with decisionmaking.
Compassionate, personalized
attention and support, regardless of
your decision to adopt or parent.
A nationwide selection of screened
and qualified Adoptive Families who
are interested in adopting an infant
or older child.
Adoptive Families of all religions,
race and ages.
The opportunity to choose your
babys adoptive parents.
The option to exchange on-going
letters, photos, and to meet the
adoptive family.
Medical, legal, public aid and housing
referrals.
Transportation to your doctors
office, by bus voucher or by an
individual we call a Birthmother
Angel.
Christian Family Care Agency (Phoenix):
cfcare.org
602 234-1935

Can provide:
Financial assistance for living
expenses during your pregnancy
such as: rent when you cant work,
food, transportation, utilities, or
maternity clothes.
Help with medical and legal expenses
if needed.

ABC Infant Adoption LLC (Arizona)

Part of International Child Foundation
abcadoptionhelp.org
Phoenix: 480-751-1015

Providing free help to Birthmothers in

Arizona and adoption services for
families throughout the U.S.
We provide emotional support,
respect, information, financial
assistance with living expenses;
medical and life planning resources
and post-delivery services. Our
counselors work with birthparents
throughout pregnancy and after
delivery.
I Choose Adoption:
ichooseadoption.org
1-866-355-7965

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F.A.Q.s about Adoption can be found at http://www.ichooseadoption.org/faqs

Private Grant Programs

Gift of Adoption Fund - Financial assistance grants to adoptive parents
Brittany's Hope - Grants are connected to a specific child awaiting a home.
The act of adoption can be a daunting experience but also one that the birthparent can look
back on with joy knowing that they did the best they could for their precious child.

Resources for Choosing Parenting at ASU

What ASU Offers Parents
Parts A-E below are taken from the ASU Family Resources website:
http://wc.asu.edu/resources/family-and-childcare-resources.
Additions by ASU POC are in brackets.

Bringing Children to Campus

Children are welcome at ASU in almost every building with the exception of the
Student Recreation Center/Fitness Center at the various campuses. It is important to
note though that wherever you take your child, they must be attended to at all times.
Additionally, it is also important to note that there are currently no drop-in childcare
options at any of the childcare facilities at the four different campus locations. If you
need information about drop-in/emergency childcare options available off-campus,
please call ASU Family Resources at 480-965-9515. While bringing a child to campus
is ok, if you need to bring your child to class with you, you must get your professors
permission beforehand.

Private Lactation Rooms

If you choose to continue taking classes on campus after giving birth, there are
lactation rooms where moms can nurse/breastfeed in comfort and privacyone on
the Tempe campus at the Memorial Union, and one on the Downtown campus. The
Tempe Lactation Area is in the womens restroom on the second floor of the MU, by
Engrained. To reserve the space, please contact Maureen Duane at ASU Family
Resources at Maureen.Duane@asu.edu or at 480-965-9723. At the Downtown

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Campus, ASU'S Breastfeeding Support Committee, in partnership with Facilities

Management at the Downtown Campus, have created a private space in the Mercado
C building (502 E. Monroe), second floor, women's restroom. As a note, there is no
official space currently designated at the West or Polytechnic Campuses.

Diaper Changing Stations

Diaper changing stations are available in some restrooms on the Tempe, West, and
Downtown campuses.
Tempe Campus

Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services, 915 S. Rural Road

Memorial Union, lower level, at the south end of the building
Memorial Union, Family restroom near Union Plaza on the Mezzanine level
First and second floors at the south end of the Student Services building
First floor, next to the elevators inside Hayden Library
Graduate Student Center, Second floor, #207

West Campus

University Center Building, first floor, near Admissions and Records

University Center Building, first floor, west side, near the cafeteria

Downtown Campus

University Center (411 N. Central Avenue) first floor, 169W1

Parking
While parking facilities at the West, Polytechnic and Downtown Campuses are on the
ground floor, or in the case of Downtown have an elevator is available, not all of the
parking structures at the ASU Tempe Campus have elevators, which may make it
difficult to transport a child in a stroller. The following parking structures at the
Tempe Campus have elevators: Parking Structure 3, Parking Structure 7, Fulton
Center, and the Brickyard. Visitor parking available in Parking Structure 1 and
Parking Structure 4 are located on the ground floor.

Childcare
As stated above, there is no drop-in childcare options at any of the childcare facilities
at the four different campus locations. If you need information about dropin/emergency childcare options available off-campus, please call ASU Family
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ASU does have a number of on-campus childcare facilities and programs available to
faculty, staff, and students. Currently, all childcare and preschool programs are
based at the Tempe Campus. Listed below are the ASU childcare and preschool
programs currently available. [None are available for children under 1.]
Campus Childrens Center
Phone: 480-921-2737
www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/family/CCCWeb
For ages: 1 to 5
Child Development Lab
Affiliation: ASUs School of Social and Family Dynamics (CLAS)
Phone: 480-965-7257
sites.google.com/a/asu.edu/asu-child-development-lab
Additional Link: www.asu.edu/clas/ssfd/cdl
For ages 2 to 5
Child Study Lab
Affiliation: Department of Psychology College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Phone: 480-965-5320
psychology.clas.asu.edu/csl
For ages 15 months to 5 years
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Preschool
Affiliation: Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Phone: 480-965-2510
education.asu.edu/content/preschool
For ages 3 to 5 years
For more information about childcare, including on-campus services, off-campus
referrals, and funding resources for childcare, visit or contact ASU Family Resources.
Their website has a great Q&A page that provides useful information on childcare
and other family concerns.
ASU Family Resources
Phone: 480-965-9723
Link: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/family/oncampus.htm
Recommended Q&A page provided by ASU Family Resources:
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/family/faq.htm

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Off Campus Childcare

Early Head Start/ Head Start:
Early Head Start is a child development program for low-income families. For a list of the
other 60+ centers in the Valley, visit http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
West Side Generational Center
715 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
Head Start
Distance: 0.91 Miles
(480) 464-9669

Other Tips for Affordable Childcare:

Local Church Affiliations - Another great option is to approach your local church
about after school care or extended daycare hours. Usually, they will offer church
members free care or very cheap assistance. Most of the time these pre-schools and
daycare have much less strict requirements than a Government Daycare Assistance
program. This is a great alternative to finding a home daycare or after school
program that can end up costing upwards of $150 a week.
Inhome childcare can be a cheaper option, as well as scheduling your classes in
blocks. So you may only have two to three blocks a week that you need childcare.
Childcareaware.org and Daycareproviders.com help you search for childcare
providers in your area as well as guides on what to look for in each childcare
Meet-up Groups - Also, look into Meet-up Groups (meetup.org) and look for
categories including parenting, babysitting co-ops, and childcare.
Local childcare providers: For more information regarding local childcare
providers visit the websites listed below
o https://www.care.com/child-care
o http://www.daycarematch.com/
o http://www.care.com/better-care-starts-here-p1087q39009497.html?gclid=CM6s_fPNmL8CFU-Rfgod520AjQ&_qs=1
o http://www.kindercare.com/lp/childcare/?cid=Z3_Arizona_Phoenix_NonBrand_Exact_PPC_3_local+childcare+providers&gclid=CLaukPrNmL8CFUhuf
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Getting Child Support

According to the Federal Government, every child is entitled to receive financial
assistance from both parents. It is important to secure this as soon as possible after
giving birth. The Steps are:
1. The babys father calls 888-675-7425 to receive information on how to
acknowledge paternity.
2. You and the babys father will then visit http://www.supportkids.com/)

Free Parenting Classes

Aid to Women Center's Earn While You Learn Program
"Mothers and fathers can earn baby items when they take prenatal, parenting, or
life skills classes. Our weekly one-on-one classes are tailored to your specific needs.
When a class is completed, you can choose baby clothes and diapers or Mommy
Money towards larger items like strollers or pack-n-plays. We also offer monthly
group classes for moms, which cover important topics like breast feeding, car seat
safety and infant CPR. Examples of lessons include:
Prenatal Lessons: Eating for Two, Your Developing Baby, Your Changing Body
Parenting Lessons: Understanding Your Babys Cry, Infant Massage, Parenting with
Respect
Life Skills Lessons: Money Management 101, Insurance Needs, The Job Interview

See page 12 for more info.

Choices Pregnancy Center's Earn While You Learn Parenting Education Incentives Program

"Many benefits are available to parents through CPC's Earn While You Learn
(EWYL) incentives. The program rewards learning, fosters responsibility, and
nurtures relationships. From pregnancy to early childhood, EWYL Curriculum
covers what a parent needs to know from conception to 12 months after birth. As
you complete each topic lesson, you earn 'Baby Bucks' that can be used just like
real money in our CPC Baby Boutiques to purchase much needed baby and
maternity items (FDA approved prenatal vitamins are one benefit you can earn).
Depending on your situation and need you can choose individual sessions or a
classroom setting. See page 12 for more info.

CPLC Parenting Arizona

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Parenting Resources are listed by the specific areas that Parenting Arizona operates
in: Maricopa County, Coconino County, Navajo County, Hopi Nation, and Navajo
Nation Includes Medical Resources, Food Resources, Housing Resources, Family
Support Resources, Education Resources, and Dental Resources.
Positive Parenting Tip Videos http://parentingaz.org/just-for-parents/parenting-tips-2/
Free Parent Education Classes and Home Visitation Programs
Phoenix location
http://parentingaz.org/just-for-parents/community-resources/
6741 N. 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 248-0428 x221

Raising Kids on a Shoestring Resource Guide

"Feminists for Lifes issue of The American Feminist magazine, Raising Kids on a
Shoestring, is a holistic national guide filled with free and frugal resources, smart
and creative solutions, and practical support that pregnant women, expectant
fathers, and parents deserve.
Read some of the articles for free here: http://www.feministsforlife.org/rkoas/
Full guide is available for $5 from Feminists for Life

Reduced Cost Food

Emergency Food and Baby Boxes: Can be picked up once a month with
supplemental food, diapers, and formula at All Faith Community Services in
Buckeye or Goodyear, AZ. Check here to see if you qualify:
http://www.afcsaz.com/programs/emergency-food-baby-boxes/
All Faith Community Services:
214 S 5th St Buckeye, AZ 85326
Telephone - (623) 386-3513
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as
Food Stamps.
If eligible, the SNAP program will help pay your grocery bill so that you and your
child can eat well while you attend school.
Eligibility for Students:
o Must be a single parent who has a child under age of 6 in the home. Food
stamps or rather SNAP is readily available to residents of Arizona who meet
the income requirements set forth by the state and by the Arizona

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Department of Economic Security (AZ DES). It used to be only applicable to

single mothers and large low-income families but this is not the case
anymore. Single men and women and people with a slightly higher income
who may require a bit of support during hard times also qualify. Unemployed
people must meet certain job-seeking and reporting requirements to be
eligible long-term. If you are pregnant, you may apply during a visit to your
doctor's office but only if your doctor is a Baby Arizona Provider. The
applicant may not have over 2,000 in cash or bank account assets. Student
loans do not count as assets.
o Location: 5038 S. Price Rd. Tempe AZ 85282
o Phone: 602-771-0570

Paz De Cristo: Location: 424 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone: (480) 4642370 Provides daily meals, food boxes, bus passes, doctor appointments, mail
service, clothing, birth certificates, job programs showers, blankets, nurses, and
hygiene kits.
Tempe Community Action Agency: Location: 2150 E. Orange St. Tempe, AZ Phone:
480-350-5880 Pantry hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00
Salvation Army: Location: 714 S. Myrtle Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: 480-967-8649
Pantry hours: Mon -Fri 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-3:00
Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Vincent de Paul: Location: 2121 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: 480-966-1974 Pantry hours: Mon-Sat 9:00-11:00
Abiding Savior/ Shepards Warehouse: Location: 455 E. Continental Dr. Tempe,
AZ 85281 Phone: 480-945-5250 Pantry hours: Wed and Fri By Appt Only
Helping Families in Need:
Do you need assistance, whether it is financial, health, housing, or all of the above?
Are you overwhelmed and don't know where to turn? This is where we come in. We
can help you with what you need. We hold your hand and help you ease the anxiety
you're feeling. We can help you with what you need. www.hfinaz.com
Open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to Noon at All Faith Community Services
in Buckeye, AZ. No appointment necessary.

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Maternity Clothes, Baby Items, etc.

All Faith Community Services:
214 S 5th St Buckeye, AZ 85326
Telephone - (623) 386-3513
Resources include free baby clothing and diapers, appliances, baby formula, and
other types of free gently used clothing items. Kitchen items, furniture, clothing, and
more is offered.
Forgotten Treasures Thrift Store
Monday Friday 8:30am to 1:00 pm
Open the first Saturday of each month (On Commodities day)
If you are looking for a specific item give All Faith Community Services a call and ask
for the store: 623.386.3513
WHEAT's Clothes Silo:
http://hungerhurts.org/empower/wheats-clothes-silo/ WHEATs Clothes Silo
serves over 7,000 women in Arizona, annually, with a free, professional outfit.
These women are referred from 122 statewide social service and job-readiness
training agencies.
However, WHEATs Clothes Silo is also OPEN TO THE PUBLIC to buy quality new
and used clothing that helps support the Client Assistance Program.
EACH PIECE in the store is JUST $5, except the WHEAT Boutique. WHEAT Boutique
items, including designer handbags, are brand new, with tags on, designer clothing
marked at 20% or less of the original price. Our shoes and other accessories are
marked from $1 up.
4000 N 7th St Ste 102 Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 264-2262
Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank:
405 E Harrison Dr Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9135
Programs include Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, career services, baby formula
and clothing. A thrift store sells items. The charity also distributes women's clothing,
shoes, purses, and accessories to women in need.
Hope Women's Center / Women's Resource Center:
Hope Womens Center offers free pregnancy testing, pregnancy resources and
mentoring services, as well as referral information for various sources of assistance
throughout Maricopa and Pinal counties.

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They also provide assistance such as household products, children's/infant clothing,

diapers, women's clothing, toiletries, utility assistance, car seats, etc, to clients and
individuals who participate in Hope Women's Center education classes.
http://hopewomenscenterorg.ipage.com/2014design/find-help/
480-983-4673 | Apache Junction
520-723-8888 | Coolidge
602-715-0999 | Phoenix

Free Child Safety Seats

CAPP Program Children Are Priceless Passengers (CAPP)
There is a $35.00 administrative class fee for the class. Child safety seats are
provided as part of the class fee to those individuals who dont currently have a seat
or one that is outdated (expiration date), recalled by the manufacturer, involved in a
collision, unknown prior history or with inadequate and/or missing parts.
http://www.azgohs.gov/highway-safety-programs/default.asp?ID=23
12 locations throughout Arizona, with 5 in Central Arizona:
Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital
14502 West Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, Arizona 85375
Registration: (602) 230-CARE (2273)
Information: (623) 524-4334

Phoenix Children's Hospital

1919 East Thomas Road, Suite #2391C, Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Registration: (602) -933-CAPP (2277)

St Josephs Hospital & Medical Center

2927 North 7th Avenue, Peppertree Building, Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Registration: 1-(877) 602-4111

Tempe Police Department

1855 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Registration: (480) 350-8376

Banner Desert Medical Center Cardon Children's Medical Hospital

1400 South Dobson Road, Building #2145, Arizona 85202
Registration: (602) 230-2273

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Tips for Installing Car Seats from Scottsdale Public Safety:

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/fire/childseats
Phoenix Police Department-Child Safety Seat Hotline
Location: 620 W Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85003
Hours: Call for appointment
Phone: 602- 534-TOTS (8687) Contact: Ross Taylor
Car Seat Safety Program Mesa:
Phone: 480-644-2200 to set-up an appointment. Call approximately 3 months
prior to your due date. Only for Mesa residents. Provides free inspections of seat
installation to ensure child safety, but does not provide free car seats.
Project K.I.S.S. Yuma County Health Services District & Yuma County Safe Kids
Free class. Also, any individual enrolled in WIC, has AHCCCS insurance, or
receives food stamps is eligible to take this class and receive one car seat.
Phone: Ryan Butcher at 928-317-4667

Other Federal Aid

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
http://www.tanf-benefits.com
(TANF) helps provide housing and cash assistance to women who are in need. It is a
government run program provided in all states.
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - A federal
assistance program that provides assistance with energy-related costs, including
paying utility bills, weatherization procedures and/or energy-related home repairs.
(202) 401-9351 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/help
More Housing Resources: see page 20 in this guide.

Insurance
Your health is paramount to not only your family, but to you. One of the main problems that
young single parents face in the healthcare arena isaffordability! It is crucial that families
have the type of plan that will give the best service, the best coverage and the best
rates. Plans are varied and each profile is unique to the family and to the company you are
applying to. We all need healthcare -today your family might be healthy, but tomorrow a
catastrophic illness or accident could strike and you will need the confidence in knowing
that insurance is there to protect your assets.

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Health Plans America

healthplans-america.com/?ref=google_health_hpa_
Maternity_B&CID=406&mkwid=sFnsse9Ph_42402382015_c
From the Health Plans America website
Things to Consider When Choosing a Plan as a Mother:
When picking your health insurance plan, it is always a good idea to make a list of
whats important to you and your children for your coverage. This way you make
sure you are getting the right coverage for both you and your childrens needs.. Here
are some things to take keep in mind and ask a health insurance agent before you
sign up for a health insurance plan: Will you or your children need prior approval or
referrals for medical testing or procedures? Do you and your children have special
medical needs, are they covered, and to what extent? If they are not, is there an
option to buy additional coverage to accommodate those needs? Can you design a
plan to include adopted children or your elderly parents? Will your kids still retain
coverage once they become of legal age but are still in college?
Getting Quality Health Insurance at a Good Price:
The most efficient way to get quality health insurance at a low cost is by working
with a professional insurance agent. By giving them some basic information such
as you and whether or not you use tobacco products, if you have any pre-existing
conditions, any medication you are using, and if your children will be getting
coverage. Once they have this info, they can provide you with quotes on different
plans to help you consider all of your options. In this way, you let the insurance
agent do all of the tedious work, at no cost to you. To make things even easier, you
can use our free service. Type in your zip code in the box [on our website], and well
get you free quotes from different companies and connect you with expert insurance
agents who can answer all of your questions and help you get the best coverage at
the best price.
KidsCare - Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
azahcccs.gov/applicants/categories/KidsCare.aspx
This program provides free or low cost health insurance for children up to age 19.
This insurance covers doctor visits, immunizations, hospitalizations and emergency
room visits. The income limit changes yearly and currently a familys gross income
must be below 200 percent federal poverty level (FPL) for the children to get CHIP
coverage. Generally, a familys gross income must be below 133 percent FPL for
children age one to five years to get Medicaid. You can apply through your state
benefits office.

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Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Abortion Recovery

Resources
Sexual Assault Recovery
National Sexual Assault Hotline and Website
ohl.rainn.org/online/
Access free, 24/7 local crisis support online or by calling 800-656-HOPE (4673)
ASU Dean of Students or ASU Student Rights and Responsibilities
eoss.asu.edu/dos and eoss.asu.edu/dos/srr
An investigator will recommend temporary actions which many include academic
adjustments, room assignment changes, no contact orders and counseling services
Student Advocacy and Assistance
eoss.asu.edu/dos/srr/studentadvocacyandassistance
Assistance with completing a Code of Conduct complaint with Student Rights and
Responsibilities
Assistance with absence letters, attendance, and enrollment options
Advocacy for changes in on-campus living arrangements
Referrals to campus and community resources
Title IX Coordinator and Special Counsel
See page 6 in this guide for more info.
ASU Police
480-965-3456

Tempe Police
480-350-8311

Phoenix Police
602-262-7626

Glendale Police
623-930-3000

*All Sexual Assault resource information is sourced from the Sexual Assault and
Misconduct Resource Guide, Published February 2015 by the Arizona Board of Regents for
ASU. Information in subject to change.

Domestic Violence
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence:
We have many resources and programs to serve you RIGHT NOW.
Speak with someone immediately by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline
at (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or (800) 787-3224 (TTY).

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Visit http://www.azcadv.org/get-help-now/ for important phone numbers, safety

planning, legal advocacy, and what to expect when you call a hotline, visit a shelter,
or call a legal advocate.
Domestic Violence Shelter in the Phoenix Area:
http://www.turnanewleaf.org/services/domestic-violence.html

Abortion Healing
Abortion Recovery:
http://www.abortionrecovery.org
Abortion Recovery helps individuals and families overcome the emotional and
psychological complications that are often experienced after an abortion. Recovery is often
free, always confidential and is available to ANYONE impacted by the loss of a child by
abortion.
Rachels Vineyard:
www.rachelsvineyard.org
Rachel's Vineyard weekends for healing after abortion are offered throughout the year in
locations across the United States and Canada, with additional sites around the world. They
also offer a 15-week support group model.
The program is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify the ways that
the loss has impacted you in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any
unresolved feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion.
More resources for women:
www.hopeafterabortion.com
www.surrenderingthesecret.com
www.saveone.org
www.godeeperstill.org
www.ramahinternational.org
www.afterabortion.com
Resource for men:
www.menandabortion.info

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