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Generation Hope Unveils FamilyU Seal Recipients for 2025-2028

Generation Hope is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025-2028 FamilyU Seal—an esteemed national certification that highlights educational institutions and nonprofits committed to supporting student parents. This award showcases not only the dedication of these institutions but also their innovative approaches to creating inclusive environments for parenting students.

Recognizing Excellence in Education

This year's selection features a diverse range of awardees that reflects the commitment to family-friendly policies across various educational landscapes. The winners were chosen after a rigorous and competitive selection process, demonstrating their outstanding commitment to the needs of student parents.

Award Recipients

The following institutions have earned the prestigious FamilyU Seal:

• - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA)
• - College Unbound (Providence, RI)
• - Howard Community College (Columbia, MD)
• - West Valley College (Saratoga, CA)

Additionally, the FamilyU initiative recognizes the exemplary efforts of nonprofits that support student parents:

• - New Legacy Charter School (Aurora, CO)
• - Sunrise County Economic Council (Machias, ME)

Special Recognition

In a notable addition, both College Unbound and New Legacy Charter School will be awarded Exemplar Awards for their leadership in this field. College Unbound will receive a $25,000 award, while New Legacy Charter School will garner support of $15,000 to bolster their initiatives geared towards aiding student parents. These financial awards illustrate the tangible support offered to help each of these recognized entities sustain and expand their impactful work.

Significance of the FamilyU Seal

The FamilyU Seal serves as a beacon for institutions that prioritize the needs of parenting students by adopting policies, data practices, and cultural strategies that create a nurturing environment. These selected recipients demonstrate a commitment to enhancing educational access for families, fostering an atmosphere conducive to academic achievement, and encouraging economic mobility.

This initiative has garnered national recognition for its impact, as evidenced by Fast Company's acknowledgment of the FamilyU Seal as a 2024 World Changing Ideas Award winner in the Social Equity category. According to Nicole Lynn Lewis, Founder and CEO of Generation Hope, the growing movement to support parenting students is essential for enabling families to achieve sustainable prosperity through education.

Looking to the Future

The FamilyU Seal is awarded for a term of three years, encouraging long-term commitment to policies that support student parents. Applications for the next cycle, the 2026 FamilyU Seal, are set to open in May 2026, allowing more institutions to showcase their dedication to fostering environments where student parents can thrive.

For further information and insights regarding this impactful initiative, please visit generationhope.org/familyu. Generation Hope continues to drive advocacy and support for student parents, proving the necessity of family-oriented frameworks in higher education.

About Generation Hope

Generation Hope is a forward-thinking nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting student parents in college through direct assistance, research, and advocacy. Their mission aims to elevate the profiles of student parents and enact impactful changes in higher education policy.