About Parents & Families
About the Program
The Parents & Families Program is your extended family on campus. We’re here to connect, support, and celebrate parenting students, pregnant students, and their families of Sacramento State students.
Our mission is to build lasting relationships rooted in understanding, encouragement, and shared success. We believe that supporting one another strengthens the entire Hornet community as we work toward creating meaningful and prosperous futures for ourselves and our families.
We offer a range of events and resource sharing designed to help you build community, access support, and navigate your journey at Sacramento State. Join our hive and together, we’ll find the best strategies to thrive personally, academically, and as a family.
Our Priorities
- Advance Parenting Student Success
Empower parenting students to thrive academically and personally through the Parenting Scholars Program, holistic support, meaningful engagement, leadership development, and family-inclusive resources that promote belonging, retention, and graduation. - Use Data to Better Serve Students
Listen to parenting students, assess their experiences, and use data to continuously improvevprograms, services, and resources that support their success. - Build a Strong Parent & Family Community
Create a welcoming, family-inclusive campus by expanding signature programs, strengthening partnerships, increasing program visibility, and fostering meaningful connections for parenting students and their families.
Student Parent Graduation 2027
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of student parents at the upcoming Student Parent Graduation. This special event honors the resilience, dedication, and hard work of students who have successfully balanced academics and parenting.
Date: May, 2027
Honoring: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 graduates
We invite you and your family to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement. Preliminary RSVP is required.
Campus Services
Connect with the Parents & Families Program
Find Us
Parents & Families Program
Lassen Hall, First floor,
Room 1010
Monday – Friday,
7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-7342
parentsfamilies@csus.edu