Help Us Share: Parent Institute 2026 – Free Conference for Student Parents

January 08, 2026 - 11:18 AM

Dear Staff/Faculty,

We are reaching out to ask for your support in sharing an upcoming opportunity with your students who are parents.

 

The Parent Institute 2026 is a FREE, on-campus conference designed specifically for students balancing parenting while pursuing higher education. This event provides a supportive space for student parents to connect with resources, build community, and strengthen their confidence and persistence toward their educational goals.

 

Event Details

📅 Wednesday, February 18, 2026

⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

📍 Mt. SAC – The Summit (Building 410)

🎟 RSVP Deadline: Students must RSVP by Friday, February 6, or until the event reaches capacity.

 

We kindly ask that you share or forward the student-facing invitation (attached) or link

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019aeb5bf85278bc861c209fdedff642

with students in your classes or programs who may benefit from this opportunity. Your support plays an important role in helping us reach and uplift student parents on campus.

 

If you or your students have questions or need disability-related accommodations, please contact parentinstitute@mtsac.edu or call (909) 274-4500.

 

Thank you for your continued support of our students.

 

Warm regards,

Julie Marquez, Ed.D.

Director, EOPS/CARE, NextUp/REACH & CalWORKs