Patrick & Henry Community College (P&HCC) has joined Virginia’s College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program, a statewide initiative supported by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE), designed to help student parents achieve their educational and career goals.
“We are grateful to Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) for this important support of our parenting students as they work to create a financially secure future for their families,” said P&HCC president Dr. Greg Hodges.
P&HCC has received $15,000 in childcare grant funding to directly support eligible student parents and help remove barriers to college completion. Student parents at P&HCC who qualify may apply for childcare assistance through the P&HCC CAPS Childcare Grant, with awards determined based on individual need and financial circumstances. Eligibility is determined based on factors including enrollment status, financial aid eligibility, and demonstrated childcare needs.
“This funding demonstrates our commitment to supporting parent-students by reducing childcare barriers. We look forward to the positive impact this initiative will have on families and the community,” said Karen L. Dyer, statewide CAPS coordinator.
To learn more about P&HCC’s resources for parenting students and the CAPS program, contact Kaylyn Gary at kgary@patrickhenry.edu or 276-656-0257 or visit P&HCC’s website for parenting students at https://www.patrickhenry.edu/student-resources/accessibility/resources-for-parenting-students/.
