The Nest is an on-campus Family Resource Center providing support to students raising families (student parents and students caring for family members of all ages). By providing one-on-one support services and a family-friendly environment, the Student Parent Community is strengthened through family engagement and intentional programming. Using a second-generation model, the Nest offers a physical and social environment to assist not only the student but their children as well.
Lactation Rooms
In order to better support students, staff, and faculty who are breastfeeding their baby, Cosumnes River College is pleased to provide lactation rooms.
A dedicated lactation room is available within the Child Development Center Building. The lactation room is private, has outlets, tables, refrigerator, and a changing table available for use. Contact the CRC Nest to coordinate regular access in advance.
Student Health and Wellness Services will provide a private room on request to utilize as a lactation room. Available during the health center hours. Students may want to call ahead to coordinate regular access in advance.
CRC faculty, classified professionals, and staff may be able to locate additional spaces appropriate to support your breastfeeding.
Diaper Changing Stations
For you and your child’s comfort and convenience, there are a number of diaper changing stations on campus.
Changing stations are located in the bathrooms within the gender-inclusive bathrooms located in the Child Development Center (CDC) and Library.
CRC Campus Support Services
CRC Family Support Groups
Los Rios Parent Cafe
The Nest at CRC Family Resource Center will host regular meet ups of Los Rios parents to build a community and discuss their unique role as parents raising the next generation. Students raising families are invited to attend. Some sessions will include special presentations and speakers.
Currently offering hybrid Parent Cafes (online and in-person at the Nest, CDC-107). Register in advance to join us online or in-person. A Zoom link and location information will be emailed to you after registering.
Parenting While Black
This free virtual conversation series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Black families. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations! Organized by Brazelton Touchpoints Center. Sessions held March 20 through June 26, 2023. Register in advance at BrazeltonTouchpoints.org.
CRC Child Development Center
The Child Development Center (CDC) provides early care and development experiences for children ages 3 through 11 years while their parents are attending classes or working. The CDC also supports the Early Childhood Education college students as they prepare for careers in the Early Care and Education field.
Priority Registration for Student-Parents
California State law establishes priority registration for student-parents who have dependent children under the age of 18 and provide support to children for at least 50% of the year.
- Student-parents who may be eligible for priority registration (based on the information they submitted on the CCCApply and/or California Promise Grant application) will receive an email letting them know the steps to verify their eligibility.
- For summer 2024, the verification process deadline is Friday, February 16.
- For fall 2024, the verification process deadline is Friday, March 29.
- See Priority Registration and Enrollment Dates for exact registration date information.
Nutrition/Food Assistance
- California California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Sacramento Food Bank
- Loaves and Fishes
- CalFresh
- River City Food Bank
Financial Assistance
- Apply for CalWorks, CalFresh, Medi-Cal
- California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
- Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)
Mental Health Services
- Sacramento County Mental Health Services
- National Alliance on Mental Health - Sacramento
- La Familia Counseling Center
Domestic Violence and Support
Housing Assistance
Note: Cosumnes River College does not endorse any particular private resource listed. We encourage you to review each resource carefully and choose services that best meet the needs of your family.
Request Services
The Nest is here to help you! Ask us a question, sign up for our email announcements, request diapers, reserve a lacatation room, and more.