UC DAVIS

CCAMPIS Childcare

Free or discounted spots at the on campus, nationally accredited Early Childhood Laboratory and mentoring through the Transfer and Reentry Center

Welcome and Introductions

Marissa Weiss

Transfer Retention Specialist

Transfer and Reentry Center

mlweiss@ucdavis.edu

530-754-1818

Kelly Twibell Sanchez

Academic Coordinator II/Director

Center for Child and Family Studies/Early Childhood Laboratory

kktwibell@ucdavis.edu

530-752-6239

https://trc.ucdavis.edu/services/student-parent/ccampis

Pictures of UC Davis Student Parents

Pictures of UC Davis Student Parents

Student Parents @UC Davis

CCAMPIS = Child Care Access Means Parents in School

CCAMPIS, pronounced see-campus, is a federal grant from the US Department of Education designed to provide funding for child care and related services to promote the success of student parents.

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The Early Childhood Laboratory (ECL) and Transfer and Reentry Center (TRC) received a CCAMPIS grant to support student parents at UC Davis.

CCAMPIS Schools

Other campuses receiving CCAMPIS grants include

• CSU Bakersfield, Fresno, Stanislaus, Dominguez Hills, Long Beach, Sacramento, Humboldt, San Jose, San Francisco, Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles, Chico
• UC Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego
• CA Community Colleges: LA Valley, Santa Monica, Cabrillo, Chabot, Lake Tahoe
• Outside of CA: Portland State University, University of Washington, Washington State University, Arizona State University

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In 2020, 287 grants were awarded for a total of $45.5K

What do CCAMPIS Student Parent Scholars receive?

• Free or discounted childcare at the Early Childhood Laboratory
• Mentorship and individualized support through the Transfer and Reentry Center
• Parent education workshops
• Community building events
• Connections to campus and community resources
• Peer support through the network of CCAMPIS Student Parent Scholars

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Benefits of Participation

• Two generation impact
• Integration of home and school experience
• Increased retention and graduation rates
• Community of student parents
• Knowledge of campus and community resources

What are the eligibility requirements?

• Undergraduate, graduate, and professional student parents at UC Davis
• Qualify as low income - must be Pell grant eligible or be eligible using Pell grant income guidelines (two-parent families with an income below 175% of the federal poverty level and single parents with an income below 225% of the poverty level; Estimated Family Contribution of $6,206 or less)
• Enrolled in at least 6 units
• Minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA

Priority is given to undergraduate students, single parents, and those with the most financial need

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Income Eligibility

US Citizens

Undocumented & Nonresidents (AB 540)

International

• Must file a FAFSA
• Financial Aid determines Pell Grant eligibility
• Can only participate if receive a Pell Grant (or eligible to receive one due to income level)

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• Must file a California Dream Act Application
• Financial Aid determines Pell Grant eligibility
• Can only participate if receive a Pell Grant (or eligible to receive one due to income level)

• Must submit International Work Study Application
• Financial Aid determines Pell Grant eligibility
• Can only participate if receive a Pell Grant (or eligible to receive one due to income level)

Federal Poverty Line

Hierarchy of Priority Groups

1. Undergraduate single student parents
2. Graduate single student parents
3. Undergraduate married/partnered student parents
4. Graduate married/partnered student parents

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*Priorities set by the US Department of Education

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Options if ineligible

• Apply to attend the Early Childhood Lab School as a general/community member
• Will not receive a discount
• Space is limited
• Apply to receive Child Care Grant through WorkLife
• Look into other daycare providers in the Davis area
• Comprehensive list at https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness/family-care/children/child-care/ucd

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CCAMPIS and the Child Care Grants

CCAMPIS

Child Care Grants

Can use to pay any provider - on or off campus

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Fixed amount of funds provided based on child’s age

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Money paid directly to the student account

Only for use at the Early Childhood Laboratory

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Can pay for all or a percentage of ECL cost

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Money paid directly to childcare, not to student account

Students can receive both CCAMPIS and Child Care Grants

Early Childhood Laboratory

On campus, nationally accredited child care

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Program Options

Student parents may receive full subsidy (no cost to attend), 50% subsidy, or 25% subsidy, depending on financial need and available spots.

Full-day Programming

M-TH: 7:45am-4:15pm, F 8:00am-Noon

• Infant (12-24 months)
• Toddler (24-36 months)
• Preschool (36-60 months)

Half-day Programming

M-TH: 8:30-11:30 AM

• AM Preschool (36-60 months)

M-TH 12:45-3:45 PM

• PM Preschool (48-60 months)

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Each class is staffed by:

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• A Lead Teacher (B.S. in Child Development or Early Childhood Education)
• A Child Development Demonstration Lecturer/Specialist (M.S. degree)
• Three practicum student "caregivers" enrolled in our intensive Laboratory in Early Childhood course who enable us to provide individualized attention to children.

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Available Spots at the ECL

Transfer and Reentry Center

Holistic support and wraparound services

The TRC is in 1210 Dutton Hall

The Transfer and Reentry Center (TRC) is the official transfer center for all of nearly eight-thousand transfer and reentry students at UC Davis. As part of it’s work with reentry students (+25 and/or student parents), the TRC supports and advocates for the needs of primarily undergraduate student parents.

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The TRC and the Women’s Resources and Research Center collaborate to lead the Student Parent Working Group, which serves all student parents and maintains the Student Parent Resources website.

Student Parent Mentor

The Student Parent Mentor is dedicated specifically to empowering and supporting CCAMPIS Student Parent Scholars.

Program Requirements

• Maintain course enrollment, minimum GPA, and income eligibility
• Attend a CCAMPIS Student Parent Scholar Orientation
• Meet with Student Parent Mentor quarterly
• Participate in quarterly Student Parent Scholar community activities, including:
• Community building activities
• Workshops focused on child development and whole family support
• Workshops focused on college student success
• ECL family conferences
• Complete pre and post surveys

Application Process

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March 1: Application deadline for returning participants

May 15: Applications deadline for new participants

May 30: Notification of acceptance decisions

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Students need to apply each year they would like to participate.

Student Parent Resources

Student Parent Working Group

WRRC

TRC

• Student Parent website: https://studentparents.ucdavis.edu
• Biweekly newsletter
• Student Parent Advisory Board

• Diaper Closet
• Family friendly programs
• Access to free children’s books, games, arts and crafts supplies
• Children’s books in the Joy Fergoda Library
• Focus on graduate student parents

• Priority Registration
• CCAMPIS
• Reentry Orientation
• Aggie Connection
• Networking and referrals
• Focus on undergraduate student parents

Additional Campus Programs

• Child care grants managed by WorkLife
• Family housing
• On campus, family friendly programs: Bowling Alley and Gunrock Gaming in the Memorial Union; Equestrian Center; Picnic Day; Student Farm
• Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center
• Summer camp and swim lessons through Campus Recreation Youth Programs
• Family study room in the Walker Hall Graduate Center
• Lactation program

Questions?

https://trc.ucdavis.edu/services/student-parent/ccampis

ccampis@ucdavis.edu