SPHC Research Study
The Student Parent HELP Center has just concluded a large format, multi-year, third-party program evaluation conducted by Wilder Research. Study results show SPHC staff contact and program involvement have significant, positive impact on graduation and retention.
SPHC Fall 2020 Update
Please Note: The center (lounge, computer lab and staff offices) is currently closed. However, all staff are available and working remotely from home. We are taking emails at sphc@umn.edu. If you would like to talk to a staff member directly, see specific contact info below.
Undergraduate Student Parents: Please call Na king Xiong, Student Parent Counselor, at 612-399-6313, xiong496@umn.edu.
Graduate & Professional Student Parents: Please call Stephanie Lee, Student Parent Counselor, at 612-405-3553, lee01647@umn.edu.
For administrative, research, media or programming questions: Please call Susan Warfield, Program Director, at 651-340-1280, warfi002@umn.edu.
Child Care Grants for Fall 2020
We will be offering our two childcare grants during the Fall 2020 semester. If you would like to be screened for eligibility, please contact the appropriate student parent counselor to set up an intake appointment.
Undergraduate Student Parent Counselor: Na king Xiong (612-399-6313 or xiong496@umn.edu)
Graduate/Professional Student Parent Counselor: Stephanie Lee: (612-405-3553 or lee01647@umn.edu)
Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr announced a gift from his Raise the Barr foundation to support research at the University of Minnesota’s Student Parent HELP Center (SPHC).
Student Parent Help Center Community Spaces
Learn more about our undergraduate student parent lounge, computer lab, and community space for students on campus.
Undergraduate Child Care Assistance Grants and Other Funding
Look here for undergraduate based child-care assistance grants, scholarships, and emergency assistance funding.
Graduate/Pro Child Care Assistance and Other Services
Look here for information regarding child care assistance funding and services for graduate and professional students.
Parents As Students (Undergraduate) Support Group
The Parents As Students Support (PASS) group helps student parents connect, develop support networks, and build community.
Family Friendly Events & Activities
The Student Parent Help Center organizes family friendly events and activities for Undergraduate and Graduate students.
Teen Parent Outreach Program
We offer teen parent presentations at local high schools, alternative programs, and community organizations.
