Student Caregiver Resource Guide
The Student Caregiver Resource Guide provides information and resources to help student parents and caregivers balance their academic responsibilities with family commitments. Explore the guide to learn about available support services, campus resources, and programs designed to help you succeed.
Affordable Childcare Resources
- Great Start to Quality
- Genesee Intermediate School District
- Early Headstart program
- Genesee Intermediate School District
- Great Start Readiness Program
- Free preschool
- Go to application & fill out interest form under classroom based services
- Select “Flint – UM-Flint Early Childhood” as first choice
- You can list up to 3 choices, make sure to check the box in column one if you want ECDC is your first choice
- Select “Flint – UM-Flint Early Childhood” as first choice
- Databases of All Licensed Child Care Programs in Michigan
- Free care.com membership
- Employees and students are responsible for the full cost of care.
Classroom Accommodations
Emergency Funding
On Campus
- Office of Financial Aid
- Emergency Loans
- Dependent Care Form
Off-Site
Scholarships, Grants & Financial Assistance
- Office of Financial Aid
- Scholarships & Community Resources
- Emergency Critical Difference grants & scholarships
- Center for the Education of Women Scholars Program
- Summer Camp Scholarships
- Bendle & Flint Community Schools only, grades K-5; contact Kimberly Vaughn vkimberl@umich.edu
- RxKids
- Rx Kids is the first-ever citywide cash prescription program for pregnant moms and babies. Rx Kids provides all pregnant moms in the city of Flint with no-strings-attached cash of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout a baby’s first year.
- Child Development and Care assistance with the cost of child care
- This child care scholarship is a State of Michigan program for income-eligible families. Families can apply online.
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.
- Women, Infants and Children
- A health and nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy.
- Flint Farmer’s Market
Food & Toiletry Items
On Campus
Kid Friendly Events
- Inclusive Halloween – Oct. 25
- Touch a Truck – Sept. 21, WSW parking lot
- Officer Friendly Day (typically held the last Saturday in April or first Saturday in May)
- Activities for Kids
Family Planning & Medical Care
- Planned Parenthood
- Wellness Services
- Harris Family Wellness Clinic
- Hamilton Clinic
- United Healthcare Children’s Foundation – medical grants
LGBTQIA+ Parent Resources
Parenting Support
Lactation, Doula & Pregnancy Resources
Off-Site
- Rx Kids
- Rx Kids is the first-ever citywide cash prescription program for pregnant moms and babies. Rx Kids provides all pregnant moms, who are residents in the city of Flint, with no-strings-attached cash of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout a baby’s first year.
- YOLO Breastfeeding
Child and Family Counseling Resources
On Campus
Off-Site
- Voices for Children (Trauma support)
- Recco Richardson Consulting (Teens)
- Genesee Health System