About Us
The H.O.M.E. (Helping Ourselves Means Education) program is affiliated with the Women’s Studies Center that provides support services for Eastern Washington University’s student parents.
H.O.M.E. provides a variety of resources deigned to assist them in achieving their goals. H.O.M.E. connects students with campus and community services that they need in order to complete their degree.
H.O.M.E. is the only student organization on campus whose main focus is to provide activities, encouragement and resources that are of interest to student parents. At H.O.M.E., we are committed to helping EWU student parents complete their degree by providing information, networking opportunities, scholarships, advocacy and encouragement.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address
H.O.M.E. Program
Eastern Washington University
207C Monroe Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Phone
509.359.4237
E-mail
home@ewu.edu
Check out the HOME Blog to keep up to date on what events we are doing!!
We always have scholarship information and free events you can do with your kids – so scroll through the blog!
We offer:
Eagles and Eaglets:
Eagles and Eaglets is H.O.M.E.’s family event group. It aims to create a more fulfilling college experience for student parents here at Eastern Washington University. Campus activities aimed at traditional students often leave student parents feeling out of place. Eagles and Eaglets activities are not only fun for kids, but also allow parents to expand their community by networking with other student parents who are experiencing the same challenges. Eagles and Eaglets events are fun for the whole family!
Past events include: pizza and craft night, family potluck, picnic in the park, visit to Mobius Kids children’s museum, and a day at Riverfront Park.
Parent Support Groups:
Please contact Melinda Ovnicek, M.S. to sign up for Positive Parenting. This is a group experience for parents and individuals planning to be parents. This group is designed to discuss positive parenting approaches to faciliate parental effectiveness. It will address attachment between parent and child, general parenting guidelines, positive discipline, and parenting resources that group member can utilize when the group has convened. We will also discuss how parenting attitudes and knowledge can increase positive parenting. If you have questions or would like to sign up for this group, please call CAPS (509-359-2366)