Resources for students who have children or other dependents include the Center for Student Parents, state and federal programs, and a directory for lactation spaces on campus.
EKU Resources
Guidance, academic support, advising, workshops, referrals and employment opportunities.
Provides housing to low-income single parents enrolled in any certification or post-secondary education program. Contact the housing director at 859-408-7025 with questions about eligibility or a request to apply.
EKU’s Center for Student Parents accepts work study through KTAP.
EKU has several lactation spaces on campus. Contact EKU’s Lactation Consultant for more information and assistance.
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Local, State & Federal Resources
Provides help with costs associated with childcare for low-income families. Use the website or call 502-564-2524.
Find a list of child care providers and options in your area of Kentucky.
Local program specializing in services for young women (ages 13-30) and single parents including family peer support, life skills & parenting classes, therapy, support groups, and more.
Provides free support for pregnant individuals.
Provides health care support for pregnant individuals as well as pregnancy testing and services.
Provides pregnancy care in Richmond, KY.
Provides low-income mothers with cash on a biweekly basis during pregnancy, birth, and the earliest days of their babies’ lives to support healthy development, avoid adverse childhood experiences, and break intergenerational cycles of poverty.