Uplifting Parents Eligibility Review
Mission: To create stability and greater opportunities for single parent families through relationship-based mentoring and wraparound supports throughout their higher-education journey.
We work toward this mission by providing support and resources to single parent students through five essential elements:
- Mentorship
- Financial Literacy & Assistance
- Case Management
- Parenting Education and support
- Community of Support
Mentoring is the heart of the program and helps provide the holistic services and support that will assist you in completing your degree or certification and achieving economic stability for your family.
ELIGIBILITY
The Uplifting Parents program provides support to single parent students. To be eligible for Uplifting Parents, candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Single parent, male or female, seeking advancement in higher education
- Currently parenting at least 50% of the time or be an expectant mother
- Currently enrolled and attending classes or will begin classes in the next 30 days. Minimum of 6 credits per semester or the equivalent
- Be within 6-24 months of degree or certificate completion
- Have clear educational and career goals
- Be self-motivated and committed to personal and family growth
- Not currently experiencing substance misuse.
- Present stability in basic needs; not currently struggling in crisis.
- Be willing to meet with an UP mentor at least twice per month
- Provide required documents and complete surveys as requested
- Provide 2 referrals, one must be from an academic institution and referrals must not be family members or be a self-referral.