Child & Family Studies

The Child & Family Studies program strengthens, educates, and supports families and students in the Centralia College community. Through our various programs, we support individuals as parents, contribute to supportive environments for families, and promote quality learning for young children.

• Meet our staff!

Programs and services

• Child Lab School
• Early Childhood Education—degree and certificate programs
• ECEAP—Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program
• Parent Education—parenting classes, cooperative preschool programs, child and family resources
• Parent Support Services—TIPS classes
• TEEN—Teens Entering Education Now, support for teen parents
• Educational Support—classes and support networks for students from the foster care system

CONTACT CFS:

Cristi Heitschmidt, Interim Associate Dean
(360) 736-9391, ext 654
cheitschmidt@centralia.edu

Nancy Keaton, Manager
(360) 736-9391, ext 465
nkeaton@centralia.edu

Sally Wood, Office Assistant III
(360) 736-9391, ext 446
swood@centralia.edu