Work-Life

Parenting and Child Care News

Family Caregiver Month

Join the national celebration!

Register today to attend very special events and presentations designed to help you. Learn more.

Free and Low Cost Back to School Resources

The Work-Life Office has found many resources to help with your back to school needs. Learn more.

Working Mothers Support Network

The Working Mothers support group meets each month in 220 Scovell Hall from noon to 1:00 p.m. Fall Meeting dates are September 3, October 8, November 5, and December 3. For more information, contact Julie Geraci in the Work-Life Office, 257-8763 or e-mail jbgera2@email.uky.edu

Work-Life Office: Parenting Series

• Start the School Year Right
• How to Talk to Your Child's Teacher
• Understanding Gifted Education
• Homework Help Workshop
• No Stress Summer Study Activities

For more information on the Parenting Series or to schedule a session for your department, contact Julie Geraci in the Work-Life Office, 257-8763 or e-mail jbgera2@email.uky.edu

Parenting/Child Care Resources

On-site Child Care Centers at UK

• Woodland Early Learning Center at UK
• The UK Early Childhood Laboratory (ECL)

UK Employee Discount Information for Child Care Centers

• Woodland Early Learning Center at UK
• Tiny Town Educare, LLC
• Wee Care Day Care

How to Choose a Quality Child Care Program

• Five Steps to Choosing Quality Child Care

Resources for Expecting Parents

Learn more about parking, UK Healthcare offerings, support groups, and additional resources.

Human Resources - Employee Benefits for Parents

Learn more about FMLA, TDL, and voluntary benefits.

Expecting Parent FMLA FAQ

Parenting Toolkits

Is your child's homework taking over your life? The Work-Life Homework Help Toolkit may be able to help.

Grandparents raising grandchildren help: A Handbook for Kentucky Grandparents and other Relative Caregivers (pdf) gives answers to legal issues, benefits, health care, and more.