Parental Benefits
Graduate Student Pregnancy & Parenting-Related Policy
The University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder offers pregnancy & parenting-related academic adjustments, as well as paid leave for students on qualifying appointments.
Childcare Resources
The CU Boulder Children's Center offers childcare options for children of CU affiliates 2.5 - 5 years of age. In addition, graduate students who are also employees have access to Bright Horizons Care Advantage, which includes preferred enrollment at certain childcare centers and a free Sittercity membership.
Additional Resources for Parents (including location of Lactation rooms)
Parenting & Childcare Resources
Back-Up Child, Adult, and Elder Care
CU Boulder has partnered with Bright Horizons to help employees better manage work, family and personal responsibilities. Beginning April 1, 2022 permanent babyÖ±²¥app, staff and graduate students on appointment have access to an added back-up care benefit through our existing Bright Horizons partnership. Bright Horizons Back-Up Care can be used anytime you need to be at work, but your family member needs assistance or support. Eligible employees can reserve high-quality child care in a center, or in-home care for child, adult, or elder relatives.
Examples of when you may use back-up child care include:
- Your child’s school or center is closed.
- You have a change in your work schedule and need in-home child care for evening and weekend hours.
- You are in between child care arrangements.
- Your regular caregiver is unavailable.
Examples of when you may use back-up adult and elder care include:
- Your parent’s regular in-home care provider is unavailable.
- Your mother-in-law is in the hospital and you would like someone to be with her for support.
- Your spouse or partner (or other adult family member) is recovering from an injury or surgery and needs assistance.
- You are recuperating from an injury or surgery and need assistance for yourself.