You don't have to go far to find assistance – ARC has many resources to offer, right here on campus!
ARC Child Development Center
The Child Development Center provides early care and development experiences for children while their parents are attending classes or working. The Child Development Center also supports the Early Childhood Education college students as they prepare for careers in the Early Care and Education field.
Lactation Rooms
In order to better support students, staff, and faculty who are breastfeeding their baby, American River College is pleased to provide lactation rooms. Lactation rooms are located:
- Inside the Child Development Center
- In the Student Center building (students check in at the Center for Leadership and Development)
- In the Beaver Cares Center, inside the Welcome and Support Center building
Diaper Changing Stations
Changing stations are located:
- In the bathrooms located right outside the Child Development Center
- In the Beaver Cares Center, inside the Welcome and Support Center building
ARC Campus Support Services
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: American 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.