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Support for you and your family

Working parents network

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

Consult with a working parent expert

Balancing parenting and work can be tough. You are not alone. Consult with a working parent expert.

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 Equal Opportunity. You are protected from discrimination.

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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.

2024 summer camps directory

See an overview of several summer camps in the region.

Sitter referrals for kids and pets

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

News

September 16, 2020

Parents' Night Off: Anytime Stories for Children

Join HR Work-Life Manager, Azetta Beatty, for three great stories: Tiger Can't Sleep: My Lucky Day: Love Is A Family:

August 20, 2020

Child care info for UKHC employees during COVID-19

With the majority of school districts beginning the school year with virtual learning, we know child care remains a concern for many of you, so we want to provide some resources to help. While we continue to encourage supervisors to adjust work schedules and offer remote work when possible, we know you may need additional support to continue to work and manage your child care responsibilities. Visit this website to learn more about child care resources for UK HealthCare employees.

August 13, 2020

Child care referrals with UK's Child Care Aware

Child Care Aware of Kentucky This UK Human Development Institute site includes several resources for families looking for child care:

August 13, 2020

Find top rated child care

When looking to find quality child care Benefind can be great resource for current Kentucky ALL STARS ratings.