Augsburg University will have a designated student parent navigator to serve as the first point of contact for parenting students needing assistance in meeting their family’s basic needs. Navigators will provide a warm handoff for student parents to campus and community contacts knowledgeable in the following areas:
- Medical and behavioral health coverage and services.
- Public benefit programs related to food security.
- Affordable housing and housing subsidies.
- Parenting and childcare resources.
- Employment assistance.
- Transportation assistance.
- Institutional resources including academic support.
Noah Greenfield, Program Coordinator for the Dean of Students Office is a designated student parent navigator. You can reach Noah Greenfield by emailing him at greenfin@augsburg.edu or calling 612-330-1160.
On-Campus Resources
Department of Public Safety
612-330-1717
publicsafety@augsburg.edu
Provides 24-Hour Assistance
Academic Advising
612-330-1025
Campus Ministry (Confidential Resource)
612-330-1732
Center for Wellness and Counseling (Confidential Resource)
612-330-1707
www.augsburg.edu/CWC/counseling/sexual-assault-support/
Dean of Students Office
612-330-1160
International Student and Scholar Services
612-330-1159
Residence Life
612-330-1558
Center for Global Education and Experience
612-330-1159
globaled@augsburg.edu
Student Financial Services in Enrollment Services
612-330-1721
studentfinances@augsburg.edu
Off-Campus Resources
Bridge to Benefits is a project by Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits.
Help Me Connect is a navigator connecting expectant families, families with young children (birth – 8 years old) and those working with families to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being.
Child Care Aware of Minnesota aims to help children succeed in school and life by supporting the professional growth of early childhood educators and connecting families to quality child care.
Community Action Agencies provide local, state, federal and private resources to help individuals and families who have low incomes. These agencies offer a variety of services such as:
- Head Start
- Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Job training and career development services
- Food and nutrition programs
- WIC and child care programs
- Emergency housing and financial assistance
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. As a participant in SNAP E&T you will gain support, skills, training or experience to reach your career goals. Many local organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services.
Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can help make quality child care affordable for families with low incomes.
The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping caregivers move to financial stability through work. Caregivers are expected to work and are supported with both cash and food assistance.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) is based on the idea that parents provide their child’s first and most significant learning environment and parents are children’s first and most enduring teachers. ECFE works to support you as a parent/caregiver and to strengthen and empower families. The goal is to enhance the ability of all parents and other family members to provide the best possible environments for their child’s learning and development.
Minnesota’s Parent Support Outreach Program is a voluntary, early intervention program that focuses on a family’s strengths and needs and aims to help children and parents thrive. The program is available through all Minnesota counties, and the White Earth and Leech Lake reservations. Families can refer themselves or be referred by community or social service agencies. Parent Support Outreach Program workers conduct comprehensive assessments of families’ needs and strengths and, together, make decisions about what services or community resources are the best choices for success.