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Grayson Cares Family Program

Are you a parent or an expectant parent?  Grayson Cares Family Program would like to support you in caring for your children.

The Grayson Cares Family Program at Grayson College supports our students who are parents by offering free Family Care supplies and services.

Family Cares Supplies

Gain access to our inventory of free Family Care items:

  • Car seats
  • High chairs
  • Booster Seats
  • Play pens
  • Safety gates
  • Formula
  • Diapers (variety of sizes)
  • Female and infant hygiene items
  • Bicycle helmets
  • Fire alarms
  • CO2 detector

Other Services

  • Housing Stipend
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Transportation (auto repairs if applicable)
  • Transportation Fuel Vouchers
  • Childcare

If you need anything not currently listed in our Grayson Cares Family Care Program, please let us know.  The program may be able to purchase the item for you.

Family Care Support Services

Parents who apply and are approved for the Grayson Cares Family Program receive support from caring Grayson College staff, including a Success Coach, Professional Licensed Counselor, and Academic Tutoring. These dedicated staff work together to provide each parent with individualized Family Care and support services.

Requirements

To be eligible for Grayson Cares Family Care Program through Grayson College, you must:

  • Be a parent or expectant parent
  • Be registered for the current semester
  • Be in need of financial assistance
  • Take at least three credit hours for your program of study
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be in good standing with the college

Access Grayson Cares Family Program Now

Ready to access Family Program support? Complete the Pregnancy and Parenting Grant Application to help Grayson College connect you with our Family Care services and support.

Ready to access Family Program support? Contact the Grayson Cares office to learn more about available resources, discuss your needs, and explore eligibility for Family Care services and support at counseling [at] grayson [dot] edu or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Life Center.

Student Parent Liaison

The Student Parent Liaison is responsible for connecting Grayson College students who are parents with on- and off-campus resources and ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities. If you are a Grayson College student who is a parent who needs support, please contact the Student parent Liaison.

  • Corey Leird

    Corey Leird

    Director of Counseling and Social Services

    Contact

    Phone Number: 903.463.8694
    Office Location: Life Center

This work is supported by a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).  The opinions and conclusions expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policy of the THECB.