CSI Career & Counseling Services

Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker Program

SINGLE PARENT?

ENROLLED IN A TECHNICAL PROGRAM?

Technical programs at CSI are those which lead to Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, or Technical Certificate (TC) or Post-Secondary Certificate (PC) awards.

If you are a single parent, have been out of school or the job market for some time, want to upgrade your skills to change careers and become marketable, the CENTER FOR NEW DIRECTIONS can assist you in achieving your goals.

  • Our services are provided at no cost.
  • We offer individual or group experiences.
  • Free lunch events every two weeks throughout the semester.
  • Family fun activities each semester.

Sample Luncheon Topics

Scholarship/Financial Aid
Free/Cheap Family Fun
Family Teamwork
Managing Time
Financial Tips		 Relaxation/Stress
Management
Family Fitness
Parenting Tips
Nutrition on a budget


Financial Assistance Opportunities

For more information or questions,
call Heidi Cleveland, Coordinator, Center for New Directions
732-6688 or email hcleveland@csi.edu

Websites for Single Parents

  • WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
    Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
    They offer supplemental foods (such as: juice, cereal, milk, eggs, cheese and peanut butter) to pregnant women, infants, and children under 5.
  • A Single Parents Network
    This is a website that has forums, articles, news, and more for single parents. Membership is free.
  • South Central Community Action
    SCCA offers utility and telephone assistance programs, as well as an emergency food assistance program, a emergency medical program and more.
  • Parent Center
    This is one of my favorite sites. It offers information from trying to conceive to family. Detailed information through pregnancy and child development.
  • Parenting: iVillage
    This looks to be another interesting site. Seems to have great information about all ages of children as well as on parenting.