Who We Are
Mission
Through research, policy advocacy, capacity building, and community engagement, The California Alliance for Student Parent Success supports the postsecondary success and comprehensive well-being of California student parents and their families.
Vision
We envision a California where higher education systems equitably support and empower student parents on their paths to earning meaningful credentials and securing gainful employment. We commit to driving systems change and advocate for investing in resources and services that propel student parents and their families forward. We work to ensure that student parents and their families are recognized and supported, effectively bridging equity gaps and strengthening systems that will enable current and future generations to truly thrive.
Did you know?
72%
of student parents are Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Native American
57%
of these Californians have dependent children
Policy Advocacy
Propelling systems change to better serve student parents and their families
Research & Analysis
Filling in the informational gaps to advance smart policies that make the most impact
Capacity Building
Improving institutional practices and structures to address student parents’ needs
Community Engagement
Connecting and empowering all those dedicated to student parent success
Get to Know Us
The Alliance serves to turn the rising support for student parents into lasting change that benefits the state’s diverse communities and future generations.
California Competes: Higher Education for a Strong Economy and EdTrust-West are the conveners and backbone organizations of The Alliance, driving overall strategy and project management.
