Pregnant and Parenting Students

Adler Graduate School is committed to creating an accessible environment for pregnant and parenting students. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities. This prohibition includes discrimination against pregnant and parenting students.

For support with pregnancy or parenting matters, contact:
Nikki Marchand
Dean of Student Affairs & Title IX Coordinator
Email: nikki.marchand@alfredadler.edu
Appointments: Schedule an Appointment

NAMI New Parents Guide (US)
Guide to maternal and new parent mental health.
https://www.nami.org/new-parents/

NASAP Family Education/Adlerian Parenting Section (US)
Information from the North American Society for Adlerian Psychology includes book recommendations and resources. NASAP membership is free for first-year students and discounted thereafter.
https://www.alfredadler.org/parent

State Health Departments
A directory of state departments of health. Search each state site for pregnancy resources.
https://www.usa.gov/state-health

WIC: USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Income-limited support for food, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other services.
https://www.fna.usda.gov/wic

Amma Parenting Center (MN)
Offers classes, links to resources, and products that support pregnancy, infant development, and parenting. Many free and low-cost options are available.
https://ammaparenting.com/resources/

Hennepin County Children and Families (MN)
Information on topics such as childcare assistance, childcare centers, family resource centers, parent support, and more.
https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/children-families

Minnesota Department of Health – Pregnant & Expectant Families (MN)
Resources for pregnant and expectant families that support healthy prenatal care and education.
https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us/HelpMeConnect/Topics/PregnantandExpectantFamilies

NAMI MN Perinatal Resources (MN)
Mental health resource links for pre-and-postpartum mental health.
https://namimn.org/support/information-and-resources/perinatal-resources/

Parent Aware (MN)
Offers free tools and services to help families find quality childcare and early education programs.
https://www.parentaware.org/

Ramsey County Support for Families (MN)
Includes information on childcare assistance, early childhood education, and more.
https://www.ramseycountymn.gov/residents/assistance-support/support-families

University of MN Postpartum Resources (MN)
Offers postpartum resources.
https://40days.umn.edu/crisis-resources