Caregivers and Parents
WWU Caregivers and Parents (CAP)
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Our Story
The founders of the group saw a need to connect caregivers and parents (CAP) on campus to network with and support one another. We began in the Spring of 2019 with a focus on caregivers and parents because these identities make up who we are, what decisions we make, and how this impacts our professional careers. CAP is here to provide a bridge between caregivers and parents to the rest of the institution while also providing a support network amongst Western caregivers.
CAP STEERING COMMITTEE
Chris Casquilho
Manager of Marketing and Special Events
College of Fine and Performing Arts
Laura Ghan
Student Advisor
Cybersecurity Programs
Laurel Hammond
Program Specialist
Western's Center for Community Learning
Rebecca Hutchins
Administrative Services Manager
History Department
Kimberly Lynn
Department Chair | Professor of Humanities | Affiliate Professor of History
Global Humanities and Religions
Our Goals
Highlight parenting and caregiving as visible identities within the WWU employee community.
Provide WWU employees who are caregivers and parents a place to voice reflections, concerns, and needs related to that experience.
Design, execute, and summarize needs assessments related to parenting and caregiving.
Create and maintain programmatic opportunities for WWU employees who are caregivers and parents to engage with campus and community resources.
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Join the WWU CAP Teams Group to connect with 100+ other parents and caregivers who work and study at WWU.
RESOURCES
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Your tax-deductible gift to Caregivers and Parents will bring some visibility, some joy, and some relief to all your colleagues who are taking care of other people. Thanks for pitching in!