Support for Parenting Students

Parenting supplies, including diapers and wipes, at the SFSU Basic Needs Center.

Parenting Supplies

The Basic Needs Center offers a range of physical supplies to support parenting students, as access to hygiene products should not be a barrier to family care. We stock a supply of:

  • Diapers (size N-6)
  • Wipes
  • Diaper cream.

To access these items as a parenting student, please ask a team member at the front desk and inform them of the diaper size you need. Please note that the availability of parenting supplies is subject to change. If we don’t have any items you need, please submit a Care and Support Request Form so we can do our best to support in meeting this need, whether that be through internal resources or community resource referrals.

Please note that availability of parenting supplies is subject to change. If we don’t have any items you need, please submit a Care and Support Request Form so we can do our best to support in meeting this need, whether that be through internal resources or community resource referrals.

Parenting Supplies Pick up Hours:

Basic Needs Center, SSB 301
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Friday 8:30 am – 4 p.m. 

*For availability and more info, call (415) 338-1203.

Priority Registration

Parenting students must verify their dependents to receive priority registration. Instructions for priority registration are sent to the student body prior to each registration period with a deadline to self-certify.

Family Resources at the J. Paul Leonard Library

The Kids and Families section of the J. Paul Leonard Library at SFSU offers a welcoming space for parenting students, faculty, staff and the children in their lives. Available supports include:

  • Family Study Room – Study in a fully furnished, kid-friendly room.
  • Kid Kits – Check out activity kits designed to keep children engaged while you study.
  • Lactation Room – A private space available for lactation needs.

Learn more about support at the J. Paul Leonard Library Kids and Families Page.

A quiet campus lactation room with a chair and a small shelf with children’s items.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support

Providing access to lactation rooms on campus is an important part of supporting parenting students. Lactation rooms are private, safe and clean, with a place to sit, store belongings and access plug-in breast pumps. Sinks are provided in the room or nearby. Students who use a lactation room are expected to make their own arrangements for refrigeration, including sealed containers and proper storage.

To access the Lactation Rooms, please complete the Registration Form. Information on how to access the rooms will be sent automatically to your email.

Registration Form

Where to Find Lactation Rooms

  1. AS Women's Center – CCSC T116
  2. J. Paul Leonard Library - LIB 267
  3. Gator Student Health Center - GSHC 314
  4. Mashouf Wellness Center - MWC 115
  5. Marcus Hall T336
  6. Student Advising Center - ADM 229
  7. Science & Engineering Innovation Center - SEIC 239
  8. West Grove Commons (Student Housing) -WGC 153
  9. Science Building- SCI 106D

View Lactation Room Locations on Google Maps

Lactation Rooms are available on campus for both employees and visiting guests.

Employees:
SFSU employees who wish to use Lactation Rooms should visit the Human Resources Leave Programs page for information about available accommodations.

Visiting Guests:
Guests may request access through their sponsoring SFSU employee or student.

Students should contact the Disability Programs and Resource Center for support with working with their professors around reasonable accommodations.

Basic Needs funds for purchasing formula, wipes, diapers, and other items may be available to pregnant and parenting students. To request basic needs support, please visit The Basic Needs Center.

For more information on your rights as a pregnant, nursing, or parenting employee or student, visit the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX.

Child Care Resource & Referral (R&R) Agencies

Children's Council of San Francisco

Wu Yee Children's Services

Live in another California county? See The full list of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.

Additional Resources and Supplies

Associated Students (AS) Early Childhood Education Center

AS assists student parents in reaching their educational goals by providing care for their young children in a high-quality and affordable educational setting.

AS Legal Resource Center

Provides referrals to assist the SFSU community with law-related questions or concerns.

AS Women's Center

Resources, referrals and educational programs.

KinderCare Learning Centers

CSU students/employees get a 10% tuition benefit.

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