Family Resources

Juggling the responsibilities of attending college can be an overwhelming task. Add in managing a family and you have a real challenge. Our new Family Services webpage is designed to make it a little easier. We offer support and information, which is often all you need. If you need more help, our resources and links can offer additional on- and off-campus assistance. The goal is to provide expertise, information, and services so you can best meet the needs of your family. 

Nest Watchers

Nest Watchers is a babysitters clearinghouse designed to provide UNT-Denton student-parents with an additional resource when looking for hourly childcare.

Child Care Reimbursement Program

North Central Texas College’s Career Services Center offers a Child Care Reimbursement grant for members of the community (both NCTC and Non-NCTC students). This grant seeks to help reimburse child care expenses for parents who are in the job searching process. There is no income requirement or time limit requirement.  

Texas Home Institution for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY)

HIPPY is a home visitation program that serves as a catalyst for change at all levels - family, school, and community - by increasing school readiness and parent involvement. HIPPY empowers parents as the primary educators of their children. We foster parent involvement in school and community life to maximize the chances of successful early school experiences. 

Drop-In Care Options

These providers and the information concerning them are intended as referrals only. The specific information included in each child care referral has been submitted to us by the provider. We do not license, endorse or recommend any provider. Additionally, we do not ensure that any provider offers quality care. We encourage you to visit the providers to determine what is best for your family and your child care needs.

Fatherhood EFFECT

The Fatherhood EFFECT (Educating Fathers for Empowering Children Tomorrow) program is to help father participants (legal, assumed, or father figure in the life of a minor child) improve their relationships with their children, family sustainability, and to increase their economic stability. This will be done by connecting the fathers to a variety of community services and agencies and through intensive mentor-navigator engagement employed by NewDay Services.
 

Lactation Rooms

The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care also calls for certain organizations with 50 or more employees to provide a private location and “reasonable break time” for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child’s birth. The lactation room cannot be a bathroom.

Five rooms for breastfeeding have been completed and furnished in the busiest buildings:

  • Union 431 (next to the restrooms)
  • Discovery Park B145
  • Willis Library 155C- need a key from front desk to access (Currently closed as Library is under renovation)
  • Gateway Center C058A- need the key from front desk to access
  • General Academic Building 542A-need key from Dean's Office (rm 210) to access

The private rooms are indicated by the universal breastfeeding logo (except for Union 431).

Each room has a wood-look vinyl plank floor for ease of cleaning, includes a bariatric chair (rated to hold up to 1,000 pounds) covered in vinyl upholstery (also for ease of cleaning), a side table, and a table lamp so nursing mothers can turn off the overhead light if they so choose.

Each room also includes an outlet for a breast pump and a Koala brand changing table. There are no sinks in the rooms, but wall-mounted hand sanitizer dispensers installed.

The Texas Health Code identifies organizations as “mother-friendly” when they establish policies to support worksite breastfeeding. The code also allows breastfeeding in any location.

Funding

These links direct you to programs and services to help you take full advantage of available child care financing.

UNT Student Financial Aid and Scholarships – Apply for grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships.

Student Money Management Center – Schedule a consultation to help you create a financial survival plan, including setting goals and establishing a budget.

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas – Funding for child care services whose families are low income. UNT faculty, staff, and students are automatically enrolled in the program after verification. See the web site for specific eligibility information, which varies based on where you live.

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credits – Forms and information to help you apply for credits that can help you pay for childcare.

Student Veteran Services – Discounts and scholarships offered to those who have served our country.

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Child Care Tips 

UNT Programs for Children

Pre-School Options

You can choose to enroll your children in a laboratory pre-school that is available through the Child Development Laboratory at UNT. However, enrollment is limited. Administered through the College of Education, the pre-school enrolls children ages 3 to 5. The program runs throughout the academic year when classes are in session, and spaces are available for up to 55 children. Mornings, afternoons or full-day sessions are offered. 

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