Working parents | Human Resources

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.

Benefits for your entire family

Insurance

Educational savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Counseling with a therapist

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

August 12, 2020

Options for working parents during virtual learning

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.

July 20, 2020

COVID-19 guidelines implemented to ensure clean, safe lactation spaces

The University of Kentucky is committed to supporting lactation and to providing private accessible space for those who need it, including employees. Lactation rooms remain open As the university continues through the reopening phases, lactation rooms have and will remain open and users will have to follow new health protocols for COVID-19. The guidelines from Environmental Health and Safety include these safety measures:

January 31, 2020

Breast pumps: UK insurance coverage and local suppliers

The preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) states that health plans must cover one breast pump per pregnancy with no cost sharing for female members. For UK employees who are covered with UK health insurance, this means there is no cost for select breast pumps.

December 18, 2019

Proper storage of human milk

For breastfeeding and lactation support, you'll find several helpful resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the national health protection agency, they provide guidance on lactation, proper storage of human milk including safe storage, safe thawing, feeding and cleaning pumping equipment. We've provided the CDC's guidelines for quick reference: