Pregnant on Campus Initiative Resources Checklist

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1 Pregnant on Campus Initiative Resources Checklist This Resources Checklist is provided by Students for Life of America so that your student group can accurately assess your awareness of resources and your current relationships. After completing your Checklist, your group can determine your next steps for resources research and development and for networking with campus and community contacts. It is recommended that you include your finished Resources Checklist in your SFLA President s Binder, or your Pregnant on Campus student group files. Completed by: Date: Our student group offers:! Peer support! Peer counseling! Resources referral (to campus and local offices, persons, and organizations) o In person o Resource Guide o Handout o Webpage! Material aid (e.g. pregnancy tests, diapers, baby items, maternity clothes, gift baskets) o List items:! Assistance scheduling meetings

2 ! Coordinating with department s on campus! Transportation to local pregnancy resource center or to doctor s appointments! Babysitting services! Financial assistance (e.g. scholarships, scholarship recommendations)! Meals for pregnant and parenting students! Baby showers for expectant students or community members! Advocating for resources, rights, and accommodations Campus Resources and Accessibility þ Peer Support (Our student group!)! Other pregnancy and/or parenting support groups on campus (e.g. PRC student group)! Supportive school policies or procedures! Diaper changing stations (aka diaper decks)! Lactation rooms (aka mother s rooms)! On-campus housing for students with children! Off-campus housing for students with children! On-campus child care services (e.g. child care center, babysitting, drop in services)! Stroller accessible (via sidewalks, ramps, elevators)! Designated parking for pregnant women or women with infants! Maternity coverage under student insurance plan Other helpful campus items include:! Pregnancy support policy or procedures are easily accessible (e.g. listed in school student handbook or online)! Designated staff serve as Pregnancy Support Advocates (or Family Services)! Resident advisors are trained to respond to pregnant, parenting, and/or postabortive students Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 2

3 Educational Access! *Title IX protections for pregnant & parenting students o Please see: Academic support services (e.g. tutoring)! Flexible class options (e.g. online programs, night classes)! Scholarships for pregnant and/or parenting students *If you are unsure if your school abides by Title IX, please contact Beth Rahal, Pregnant on Campus Director, at brahal@studentsforlife.org. Campus Relationships Title IX Coordinator Dean of Students Health and Wellness Services Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 3

4 Campus Counseling Residence Life / Housing Financial Aid Academic Support Campus Ministry Women s Center Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 4

5 Office of Non-Traditional Students Online Programs Other Helpful Office or Person (e.g. Pregnancy Support Advocate) Other Helpful Office or Person Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 5

6 Peer Relationships Student groups that support us or work with us on our Pregnant on Campus Initiative: Students groups that we hope to partner with this semester/year: Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 6

7 Local Partnerships Local Pregnancy Resource Center Adoption After Abortion Support Other Community Services (e.g. maternity home, mom s groups, social services)! Contact information is know nor accessible Other Community Services (e.g. maternity home, mom s groups, social services) Other Community Services (e.g. maternity home, mom s groups, social services) Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 7

8 Notes and Goals for Resources and Networking What resources need to be identified, developed, expanded, or improved on your campus? What offices or persons does your Pregnant on Campus group coordinator need to contact or meet with? What resources should your group distribute to offices, persons, or student groups on campus? Write your group s ideas here: Students for Life of America, Pregnant on Campus Initiative 2016 PAGE 8