Parenting Otter Program

• Monterey Bay Parenting Magazine
• Family Destination Guides
• Monterey County Free Libraries
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• MyMuseum
• Parks
  • Glorya Jean Tate Park (Marina)
  • Dennis the Menace Playground (Monterey)
  • Windy Hill (Marina)
  • Laguna Grande (Seaside)
  • Tatums Garden (Salinas)
• Monterey Zoo

• Joel and Dena Gambord Business and Information Technology Building (#506), First Floor
• College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (#504)
• Freeman Stadium (#902)
• Sand Hall (#8)
• Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library (#508)
• University Center (#29)
• World Theater (#28)
• Otter Student Union, Room 318

Campus Baby Changing Station Map

The campus strives to be inclusive to all students who currently identify as parents or expectant parents. Access to lactation rooms and a number of changing stations are located throughout campus.

Lactation Space Access:

Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library

• The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library provides a lactation space that is available to students, faculty, and staff. The space remains locked and users will need to follow a process to be granted access.
  • The space comes equipped with a locking door, a desk, outlets, a chair, and no visibility into or out of the space.
  • First Floor - Research Help Desk of the Check-out Desk can assist with providing access to the lactation space.

Otter Student Union

• Third Floor, Room 318 
  • This space is accessed by requesting access at the OSU Front Desk. They will let you in with a key, and any student, faculty, or staff who needs it can utilize.
  • There is a lounge chair, a diaper changing station, a sink, and adjustable lighting for additional comfort for the users.

Personal Growth and Counseling Center

The Personal Growth and Counseling Center (PGCC) strives to promote the mental health of CSUMB students in order to improve the quality of their lives and aid them in achieving academic success. They are committed to the development of the whole person: academically, personally, socially, spiritually, and physically. Below are some of the services provided:

Students who are pregnant or experiencing related childbirth concerns have certain rights under Title IX. Please contact Student Disability and Accessibility Center (SDAC) as soon as possible to schedule an appointment with a SDAC Advisor to discuss your needs. You can schedule an appointment by calling 831-582-3672.

SDAC

The CSUMB Library provides a family-friendly study room as a designated space for our student parents /guardians who need a welcoming, safe, and inviting environment to study with their children. The study room is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and occupancy is limited to 6 people at one time, including children. Childcare will not be provided.

Location: Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library, Room 2102

Study Rooms

CSUMB works with many local organizations that help with food, housing, legal advice, health care and more. There are numerous community supports available for parents as well in the Monterey area. If you are interested in learning more about any of them, feel free to reach out to the organization directly. OtterCare is not affiliated with these programs but can provide you with additional information or connection as needed. Learn more below: 

Bright Beginnings of Monterey County

As an Early Childhood Development Initiative, Bright Beginnings of Monterey County's mission is to ensure every child has what they need; from the prenatal stage through age eight.

Maternal Mental Health Task Force

Programs such as the Maternal Mental Health Task Force include support groups and advocacy efforts that strive for an equitable system for all.

Child Care

Monterey County Child Care

• If you need support finding care, fill out the child care request form.

Early Development Services

• If you are a CSUMB student who are interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to contact the Center for more information (831-582-4550). Access to the CSUMB Child Care Center facility is provisioned to employees, volunteers, and customers.

First Five of Monterey County

The mission of First 5 of Monterey County is to strengthen connections and quality of care for children from prenatal through age five.

• Kits for New Parents
• Learning Resources for Families
• Community Outreach

Maternal Mental Health

If you are pregnant or have a child under the age of one and you are having a hard time coping, you are not alone. For non-urgent issues, leave a message and you will be called back in 24 hours.

Warmlines

• Learn More in English
• Learn More in Spanish

Post Partum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4PPD (English and Spanish)

Post Partum Support International Warmline

Monterey County WIC

he Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and 

To qualify for WIC, you must meet income guidelines and be in any of the categories below:

• A pregnant woman
• A woman breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
• A woman who has a baby or was pregnant in the past 6 months
• A baby up to their first birthday
• A child up to their fifth birthday
• non-breastfeeding postpartum women/parents, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

WIC serves infants and children up to age 5 and people who are pregnant or have given birth or experienced pregnancy loss. Partners, grandparents, foster parents of young children and working families are welcome at WIC too!

WIC can provide:

• A WIC EBT card to purchase special healthy foods - like fruits and vegetables, milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, whole grains, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter. Information about nutrition to help you and your family eat well and be healthy.
• Information and help about breastfeeding
• Help in finding health care and other services in your area

California Earned Income Tax Credit and Young Child Tax Credit CalEITC and YCTC

If you have low income and work, you may qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). This credit gives you a refund or reduces your tax owed.

If you qualify for CalEITC and have a child under the age of 6, you may also qualify for the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). 

Together these state credits can put hundreds or even thousands of dollars into your pocket. Filing your state tax return is required to claim both of these credits.

Parenting Connections of Monterey County

Parenting Connections of Monterey County builds engagement of parents and caregivers to help in developing their abilities to nurture young children. This is done through postpartum support groups, play and learning groups, specialty classes, and parenting programs.

• Play and Learn ages 0-3
• Postpartum Wellness and Support

Are you a mom looking for help? Call the postpartum warmline at 831-783-5933

Resources for students, faculty and staff

• The Pregnant Scholar
• PBS for Parents
• Central Coast Early Childhood Advocacy Network