Working parents | UK Human Resources

Welcoming a new child

New parents checklist

Discover tips on work transitions, leave, benefits, day care and more support.

Parental leave

Learn how long you can take two weeks of paid parental leave, plus use other accrued leaves to cover up to 12 weeks away.

Breastfeeding and lactation needs

Know that we provide lactation locations, flexible breaks and insurance-covered pumps.

FOR PREGNANCY Work accommodations

If you’re experiencing a pregnancy-related disability or limitation at work, please request accommodation with our Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity. You are protected from discrimination.

Support for you and your family

Working parents network

Connect with other parents, share tips and ask questions at our meetings and more.

Benefits for your entire family

Insurance

Educational savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Benefits available to you or your child

Tuition assistance

Counseling with a therapist

Planning for child care

Child care resources

Finding the right child care option for will always be one of the most important decisions you make.

Family resource directory

Activities and services for UK employees and their families.

Sitter referrals for kids and pets

Connect with a UK student who helps with occasional caregiving for kids and pets.

Updates

September 28, 2023 UK employees could earn $50 by opening a KY Saves 529 account

February 19, 2021 Requests for virtual K-12 tutoring referrals currently closed

After recently launching a temporary virtual tutoring referral service, Big Blue Virtual Tutoring, we are now closed to new referral requests from employees who are parents to school-age children.