Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents Summit: From Family Friendly to Family Serving
September 5 @ 5:30 pm - September 6 @ 6:00 pm
Free
Presented by Michelson 20MM Foundation + The California Alliance for Student Parent Success
September 5-6, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA
Get excited, the 2024 Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents Summit is right around the corner! Watch the video below to hear from past attendees.
Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents
Summit Snapshot
Nearly half a million postsecondary students in California are pregnant and/or parenting students. Although they embark upon the same educational journey as their peers, student parents are more likely to experience unique challenges in their pursuit of a degree, such as time poverty, and also often come from marginalized communities.
Join us to explore ways California’s campuses can become family serving. During the Summit, practitioners, philanthropists, systems leaders, student parents, and allies from all across the state will come together to delve into innovative strategies, inclusive policies, and community-based initiatives designed to enhance student parent success. Together, we can shape a future where every student parent thrives.
Key Topics Include:
- Multigenerational approaches on parenthood and education
- Childcare solutions and accessible services for student parents
- Simultaneously addressing postsecondary education and early childhood education
- Policy advocacy and legislative initiatives for student parents
- Bridging the transfer student process
- Cultivating community partnerships to strengthen support networks
Summit Fact and Figures
2023
- 44% attendees were from California Community Colleges
- 50% of all CSUs were represented at the summit
- 20% of attendees were students
- 21% of attendees were from nonprofit organizations
- Leaders from each segment of the Chancellor’s offices were in attendance
2024
- 2 days
- 200 attendees
- 6 breakout sessions + 2 keynotes + 2 plenary sessions
- Opening & closing receptions
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- 5:30pm – Welcome/Opening Reception
Friday, September 6, 2024
- 8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast & Registration
- 9:00-10:00 am: Opening keynote
- 10:30-11:30 am – Session One
- 11:30am-12:00 pm – Plenary Panel
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Lunch
- 1:00-2:00 pm: Session Two
- 2:00-2:15 pm: Wellness Break
- 2:15-2:45 pm: Group discussion
- 2:45-3:45 pm: Closing keynote + plenary
- 4:00-6:00 pm: Closing reception
FAQs
What is the Forging Equitable Futures for Student Parents Summit?
When and where is the summit being held?
When do I register?
Is there a hotel block?
Is there parking at the venue?
Will meals be provided?
How will the event be handling COVID-19 safety precautions?
How can I request accessibility accommodations and/or services for the summit?
Will any sessions be recorded or live streamed?
Will summit presentations be made available after the event?
Will there be media and photographers on site?
Can I bring my children?
If you are interested in childcare during the conference, please make sure to select the childcare option while registering for the conference. Please note that childcare spots will be limited and will be provided on a first come first served basis. We will contact you once we have more information.
Terms & Conditions
The Summit organizers will be following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding large gatherings. Attendees will be required to follow the rules and regulations of the venue and the city of Los Angeles, CA.
Michelson 20MM Foundation may be photographing, videotaping, audiotaping, or webcasting meetings and activities throughout the summit. Registration, attendance, and/or participation at any of these events constitutes an agreement by the registrant or attendee to these activities and to the use and distribution of the registrant’s or attendee’s image, likeness, or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes.