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Overview: Systemwide Family Resources, Programs, and Policies for UC Affiliates

COVID-19 Information

Please see UCSB’s campus website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information, including Chancellor Henry Yang’s latest communication about the measures the campus is taking.

We will also try to include relevant resources here as they become available.

https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

UCOP Family Friendly Policies for Faculty

Overview of family-friendly policies for faculty and other academic employees

http://ucop.edu/faculty-diversity/policies-guidelines/family-friendly-practices-and-policies/family-friendly-policies-and-issues.html

UCOP Family Friendly Resources for Faculty

Overview of family-friendly resources and programs for faculty and other academic employees

http://ucop.edu/faculty-diversity/resources/programs.html

COVID-19 Community Resources

Additional Information & Resources

Additional Information & Resources

How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family | UC Berkeley Greater Good
Talking to Children about COVID-19 | Bright Horizons
Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19 | CDC
Feeling anxiety about coronavirus? | A psychologist from UCSF offers tips to stay clearheaded
TED Connects: Community and Hope is a free, live, daily conversation series featuring experts whose ideas can help us reflect and work through this uncertain time with a sense of responsibility, compassion and wisdom.

CDC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about COVID-19

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A//www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-faq.html

Childcare for Essential Workers

If you or someone you know fall under the category of essential worker and needs childcare, please contact the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Child Care Planning Council Coordinator at 805-964-4711 x 4473 or Children’s Resource and Referral of Santa Barbara County in Santa Barbara 805-963-6631 or Santa Maria at 805-925-7071.

Homeschooling Resources

Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you

Santa Barbara Unified has created Learning at Home to provide resources and recommendations for students to continue learning at home while school is closed.
Sign up for the UCSB Arts And Lectures email list at ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu to receive new content, clips from the A&L archive, and a curated selection of arts and ideas, all accessible online.
How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus Crisis with Free Resources Today show
Google Arts and Culture provides a collection of online exhibits and tours of museums and artwork from around the world
PBS offers free access to activities for kids and parenting information
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (non-profit) offers free resources for interactive online learning
Scholastic is offering free day-by-day activities for remote learning for children PreK-12 (focus on PreK-6th grade)
Work on Life Skills for Children Ages 2-18, you know, that stuff your always think you should teach your child before they grow up and move away? Busykidshappymom.org
A homeschooling parent’s how-to guide for keeping everyone happy + engaged | Motherly blog

Meeting nutritional needs

Nutritional Needs:

Free bagged meals for children 18 years old and younger may be picked up at various sites in Buellton, Carpinteria, Cuyama, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Orcutt, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Solvang. Please click here to view the Santa Barbara County Education Office Website for specific times and locations in your area.
The FoodBank of Santa Barbara County has temporarily expanded distribution sites for fresh produce and other groceries.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) gives students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to invest in an organic farmer from Goleta, John Givens, and get a fresh box of produce weekly. As a CSA member, you receive boxes of fresh, seasonal and organic produce, reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to transporting food, reduce solid waste due to less packaging, and aid community building through supporting a local business. For more information and to sign up visit: Something Good Organics
These Grocery Stores are offering special shopping hours for those most at risk for COVID-19
A number of Restaurants and grocery stores are now offering takeout and delivery options, please click HERE for a curated list in the Santa Barbara area.

Family and Childbearing Leave Policies

Academic Personnel Family Friendly Policies Website

Overview of Academic Personnel Family Friendly Policies, including links to documents/sites about specific policies

https://ap.ucsb.edu/resources.for.academic.employees/family.friendly.resources/

Brochure Summarizing Family Friendly Academic Personnel Policies

Brochure summarizing academic personnel family friendly policies

https://ap.ucsb.edu/resources.for.academic.employees/family.friendly.resources/family.friendly.brochere.pdf

UCOP Academic Personnel Manual, Family Accommodations for Childbearing and Childrearing (APM 760)

http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-760.pdf

UCOP Academic Personnel Manual, Family and Medical Leave (APM 715)

http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-715.pdf

UCOP Academic Personnel Manual, Tenure Clock Stoppage (APM 133)

http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-133.pdf

UCSB Academic Personnel Manual, Active Service - Modified Duties (ASMD) (Red Binder VI-5)

https://ap.ucsb.edu/policies.and.procedures/red.binder/sections/%5B6_05%5D%20Active%20Service-%20Modified%20Duties.pdf

UCSB Academic Personnel Manual, Childbearing and Parental Leave (Red Binder VI-1)

https://ap.ucsb.edu/policies.and.procedures/red.binder/sections/%5B6_04%5D%20Childbearing%20Leave%2C%20Parental%20Leave.pdf

UCSB Academic Personnel Manual, Review Deferral and Tenure Clock Stoppage (Red Binder I-4)

https://ap.ucsb.edu/policies.and.procedures/red.binder/sections/%5B1_04%5D%20Eligibility%2C%20Deferral%20and%20Mandatory%20Review.pdf

UCSB HR Page Leave of Absence - Family & Medical Leave

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/leave/family-medical-leave

Campus Child Care Resources

Bright Horizons Care Advantage

Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees free access to Sittercity's comprehensive database of babysitters, nannies, elder companions, pet sitters, and housekeepers.
https://www.sittercity.com/universityofcalifornia

Summary description of Bright Horizons Care Advantage program, eligibility criteria, and contact information.
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/other-benefits/family-care-resources.html

Note to Staff: This benefit is subject to collective bargaining. If you’re a represented employee, see the Bargaining Units & Contracts page on UCnet to see your current contract.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

If you are employed as faculty, staff, or an Academic Student Employee (i.e. Teaching Assistant, Teaching Associate, Reader, Tutor) or a Graduate Student Researcher, you are eligible to enroll in a flexible spending account (FSA) for dependent care expenses. The DepCare FSA allows you to pay for eligible expenses for care of your child or eligible adult dependent on a pretax basis. As a result, your salary is reduced before taxes are assessed, and you pay less in taxes.

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/other-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/ase-depcare/index.html

UCSB Early Childhood Care and Education Services

The Orfalea Family Children's Center, located on West Campus, and the University Children's Center, located in the Student Resource Building, provide child care for student, staff and faculty families within the University community. Community families are also welcome if space allows. The Centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and are licensed by the State Department of Social Services. The Centers provide child care for children aged 3 months through 5 years.

https://childrenscenter.sa.ucsb.edu/

UCSB Summer Day Camps

Summer day camps at UCSB

http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/youth-programs/summer-day-camp

Community Child Care and Camp Resources

1. Children's Resource & Referral Program of Santa Barbara County

This local non-profit offers childcare search databases, tips for finding appropriate childcare options, and referral services.

http://www.sbfcc.org/

211 Santa Barbara County

Connecting People to Health & Human Services Information in Santa Barbara County. Information and links for Housing, Utilities, Food, Hygiene & Household, Transportation, Health Care, Mental Wellness, Substance Abuse, Young Adults, Children & Families, Seniors, Education, Finance & Employment, and Legal Assistance.

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

Art Explorers After School Classes and Camps

http://artexplorerssantabarbara.com/

Boys and Girls Club

After school care and holiday day camps; Year round youth programs

https://www.unitedbg.org/

Buellton Parks and Recreation Department Youth Camps

http://www.buelltonrec.com/camps/

Care.com

For-fee database of care providers

https://www.care.com/

Channel Islands YMCA Child Care

Child care and after school care

http://www.ciymca.org/

Channel Islands YMCA Summer Camps

Informaton about summer camps offered by the Channel Islands YMCA

http://www.ciymca.org/

Childcare for Essential Workers

Destination Science Santa Barbara Summer Camps

https://destinationscience.org/find-your-camp-results/?location=Santa%20%20Barbara%2C%20CA%2093103

Discoveries Bright Horizons Preschool

NAEYC-accredited Bright Horizons Preschool, which offers priority enrollment to UCSB affiliates (through UC's contract with Bright Horizons) for child care for toddlers (18 months and up) through kindergarten prep, as well as drop-in care

https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/ca/santabarbara/discoveries

First 5 Santa Barbara County

Country commission supporting children aged 0 through 5 in Santa Barbara County; sign up for information about child development, supplies, access to local family support services, information about quality local early child care and education services, invitations to community events, and information about parenting classes and social groups

http://first5santabarbaracounty.org/

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs

https://girlsincsb.org/

Isla Vista Youth Projects

Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center

http://www.ivyp.org/

Moxi Museum Summer Camps

http://www.moxi.org/programs-and-events/special-programs/program-one

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accredited Program Directory

NAEYC-accredited child care program directory; search page for programs in your area. This site is currently under construction. We will update the link when there is new information. In the meantime, check out these helpful tips on what to look for in a quality program: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/what-look-program

https://families.naeyc.org/find-quality-child-care

Santa Barbara Art Museum Summer and After School Camps

https://www.sbma.net/learn/kidsfamilies

Santa Barbara Family Child Care Association

Directory of accredited (licensed) family child care centers in the greater Santa Barbara area

https://www.sbfcca.org/childcare/

Santa Barbara Independent Summer Camp Guide

Search the Santa Barbara Independent site for “summer camp guide” to find the most current guide.

https://www.independent.com/

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Children's Educational Programs

After school care, classes for families and children, day camps (holidays and summer)

https://www.sbnature.org/education/children-families/

Santa Barbara Preschool Directory (2013-14 version)

A free publication produced by the Santa Barbara Parents of Multiples club, this list provides an extensive listing of preschool and childcare options in Santa Barbara with information on tuition rates, minimum age requirements, teaching ratios, and contact information.

https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/docs/default-source/default-document-library/sbpreschooldirectory_sbpom_201314.pdf?sfvrsn=0

Santa Barbara Zoo Day Camps (Summer and Holidays)

https://www.sbzoo.org/learn/zoo-camp/

SB Family & Life Magazine Summer Camp Guide

http://www.santabarbarafamilylife.com/?s=summer%20camp

Terrific Scientific After School Classes and Camps

http://terrificscientific.org/

Wilderness Youth Project Summer Camps

https://wyp.org/kids-summer/

Winnie

Parents use Winnie to discover high-quality local daycares and preschools and learn all about their programs including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition information, licensing status, availability data and more. Child care providers use Winnie to fill their open spaces, build their wait lists, and get support and resources to run their business efficiently.

https://winnie.com/

Nursing Mothers (Lactation Support)

CDC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about COVID-19

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A//www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-faq.html

Cottage Hospital Lactation Center

Lactation support programs and services through Cottage Hospital

https://www.cottagehealth.org/services/womens-services/breastfeeding-services-at-the-lactation-center/

UC Policy for Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

UC Policy (PPSM 84) on Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000609

UCSB HR Page for Lactation Support Program

Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/employee-services/lactation-support-program

Welcome Every Baby

Welcome Every Baby (WEB) a personalized home visitation program for newborns and their families in Santa Barbara County. Since 2002, the WEB program has been providing, at no charge to the families, confidential home visits by registered nurses that are certified in lactation. WEB focuses on the primary relationship between parents and their newborn(s). WEB, in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and Dignity Health Home Health, is committed to providing all families with early postpartum support.

The WEB Nurse Home Visit includes:

An early mother and newborn medical assessment in the privacy of your own home
Breastfeeding support and education
Hands on teaching, information and support regarding your newborn's, development, nutrition and other parenting concerns.
Information, support and linkages to services regarding baby blues and postpartum depression
Information and referrals for developmental concerns, pre-school for siblings, Medi-Cal and other resources in your community

http://www.sbceoportal.org/web/

Children's Programs, Fitness, and Recreation

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

Boys and Girls Club

After school care and holiday day camps; Year round youth programs

https://www.unitedbg.org/

Buellton Parks and Recreation Department Youth Programs

http://www.buelltonrec.com/camps/index.php?t=p

Carpinteria Parks and Recreation

http://www.carpinteria.ca.us/parks_rec/index.shtml

Channel Islands YMCA Family Programs and Events

http://www.ciymca.org/

Channel Islands YMCA Teen Education and Leadership Programs

http://www.ciymca.org/

Channel Islands YMCA Youth Swim, Sports, and Recreation Programs

Information about youth swim, sports, and other recreational programs offered by the Channel Islands YMCA

http://www.ciymca.org/

City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Youth Activities

https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/recreation/youth/default.asp

City of Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation Youth Sports

https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/recreation/youth/sports/default.asp

First 5 Santa Barbara County

http://first5santabarbaracounty.org/

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara

After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs

https://girlsincsb.org/

Homeschooling Resources

Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you

Santa Barbara Unified has created Learning at Home to provide resources and recommendations for students to continue learning at home while school is closed.
Sign up for the UCSB Arts And Lectures email list at ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu to receive new content, clips from the A&L archive, and a curated selection of arts and ideas, all accessible online.
How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus Crisis with Free Resources Today show
Google Arts and Culture provides a collection of online exhibits and tours of museums and artwork from around the world
PBS offers free access to activities for kids and parenting information
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (non-profit) offers free resources for interactive online learning
Scholastic is offering free day-by-day activities for remote learning for children PreK-12 (focus on PreK-6th grade)
Work on Life Skills for Children Ages 2-18, you know, that stuff your always think you should teach your child before they grow up and move away? Busykidshappymom.org
A homeschooling parent’s how-to guide for keeping everyone happy + engaged | Motherly blog

Isla Vista Youth Projects

Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center

http://www.ivyp.org/

Lompoc Parks and Recreation

http://www.cityoflompoc.com/parks_rec/

Moxi Museum

http://www.moxi.org/

Santa Barbara Area Parks

https://www.santabarbara.com/activities/parks/parks_directory/

Santa Barbara Country Public Library System Programs and Events

Search page for Santa Barbara Public Library system programs and events

https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/events/

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Children's Educational Programs

After school care, classes for families and children, day camps (holidays and summer)

https://www.sbnature.org/education/children-families/

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Teen Programs

Classes and other programs for teens

https://www.sbnature.org/education/teens/

Solvang Parks and Recreation

Click on "Current Program Schedule" for family and youth activities

http://www.cityofsolvang.com/179/Parks-Recreation

UCSB Arts & Lectures Family Fun Series

https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Series.aspx?id=211

UCSB Recreation Center Youth Programs

Youth programs at UCSB through the Recreation Center

http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/youth-programs

Ventura Parks and Recreation

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/219/Parks-Recreation-Community-Partnerships

Wilderness Youth Project

https://wyp.org/

Winnie

https://winnie.com/

Elder Care Resources and Other Home Help

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

AARP Family Caregiving

Key resources and practical tips for navigating your role as caregiver for aging family members.

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/

Bright Horizons Care Advantage

Note to Staff: This benefit is subject to collective bargaining. If you’re a represented employee, see the Bargaining Units & Contracts page on UCnet to see your current contract.

Care.com

For-fee database of care providers

https://www.care.com/

Santa Barbara County Senior Resource Directory

A listing of nonprofit and governmental agencies offering services to seniors with descriptions of services and benefits.

http://centralcoastseniors.org/wp-content/uploads/SB-SRD-Website.pdf

Family and Parent Resources

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

California Casualty auto, renter, and homeowners insurance

UC employees have access to auto, renter and homeowners insurance through California Casualty. Employees deal directly with the insurer, and premiums may be paid through payroll deduction.

http://www.calcas.com/uc

CALM

http://calm4kids.org/

College Savings Plan

Information about ScholarShare, California's 529 College Savings Plan

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/financial-savings

Emergency Loan Information

Emergency loans available to UCSB employees with an immediate need for funds as a result of an emergency, dire financial hardship, or no other source of money wiithin the necessary time to act

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/financial-savings

Employee Discounts

A growing list of discounts available to UCSB employees

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/employee-discounts

Homeschooling Resources

Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you

Santa Barbara Unified has created Learning at Home to provide resources and recommendations for students to continue learning at home while school is closed.
Sign up for the UCSB Arts And Lectures email list at ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu to receive new content, clips from the A&L archive, and a curated selection of arts and ideas, all accessible online.
How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus Crisis with Free Resources Today show
Google Arts and Culture provides a collection of online exhibits and tours of museums and artwork from around the world
PBS offers free access to activities for kids and parenting information
Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (non-profit) offers free resources for interactive online learning
Scholastic is offering free day-by-day activities for remote learning for children PreK-12 (focus on PreK-6th grade)
Work on Life Skills for Children Ages 2-18, you know, that stuff your always think you should teach your child before they grow up and move away? Busykidshappymom.org
A homeschooling parent’s how-to guide for keeping everyone happy + engaged | Motherly blog

National Science Foundation Career-Life Balance Initiative FAQ

https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/clb/clbfaqs.jsp

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Clinic

https://education.ucsb.edu/clinics-centers/parent-child-interaction-therapy-pcit-clinic

UCnet Page for Health Plans

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/health-plans/index.html

UCSB HR Page for Lactation Support Program

Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/employee-services/lactation-support-program

Unity Shoppe

Referrals required-available through Social Workers, UCSB Women's Center

http://www.unityshoppe.org/

Welcome Every Baby

The WEB Nurse Home Visit includes:

An early mother and newborn medical assessment in the privacy of your own home
Breastfeeding support and education
Hands on teaching, information and support regarding your newborn's, development, nutrition and other parenting concerns.
Information, support and linkages to services regarding baby blues and postpartum depression
Information and referrals for developmental concerns, pre-school for siblings, Medi-Cal and other resources in your community

http://www.sbceoportal.org/web/

Winnie

https://winnie.com/

Health

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

At Your Service Online Sign-In Page

https://atyourserviceonline.ucop.edu/ayso/

Benefits Overview

UCSB HR Benefits home page offers information concerning benefits enrollment, eligibility, enrollment changes, and UC insurance plan contact information.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/welcome

Health Care Facilitator Program

The UCSB Health Care Facilitator program provides assistance in navigating the UC health plans and resolving problems with the UC health plans.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/employee-services/counseling-consultation/health-care-facilitator-program

Mental Health: Academic & Staff Assistance Program

UCSB's Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) offers short-term confidential, cost-free counseling for personal and/or work-related concerns for UCSB employees and their eligible family members.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/asap

UCnet Page for Disability Insurance

UCnet disability insurance webpage offers information about UC's short term and voluntary disability insurance plans

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/disability-life-accident/disability/index.html

UCnet Page for Health Plans

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/health-plans/index.html

UCOP Academic Personnel Manual Family and Medical Leave (APM 715)

http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-715.pdf

UCOP Academic Personnel Manual Sick Leave (APM 710)

http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-710.pdf

UCSB Academic Personnel Manual, Sick Leave (Red Binder VI-3)

https://ap.ucsb.edu/policies.and.procedures/red.binder/sections/%5B6_03%5D%20Sick%20Leave.pdf

UCSB HR Page for Disability Insurance

UCSB disability insurance webpage offers information about UC's short term and voluntary disability insurance plans

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/leave/disability-insurance

UCSB HR Page Leave of Absence - Family & Medical Leave

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/leave/family-medical-leave

UCSB HR Wellness Resources

A listing of some of the UCSB wellness and health programs. Most of these services are for UCSB employees only.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/wellness

Nutrition

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

Food Access at UCSB

The resources described on this website are primarily targeted for UCSB students, however, some resources are available to academic and staff personnel also.
http://food.ucsb.edu/

Hungry to Learn Flyer
http://food.ucsb.edu/docs/default-source/default-document-library/hungry-to-learn.pdf?sfvrsn=93f14969_0

Supporting Students

http://food.ucsb.edu/change/supporting-students

Meeting nutritional needs

Nutritional Needs:

Free bagged meals for children 18 years old and younger may be picked up at various sites in Buellton, Carpinteria, Cuyama, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Orcutt, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Solvang. Please click here to view the Santa Barbara County Education Office Website for specific times and locations in your area.
The FoodBank of Santa Barbara County has temporarily expanded distribution sites for fresh produce and other groceries.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) gives students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to invest in an organic farmer from Goleta, John Givens, and get a fresh box of produce weekly. As a CSA member, you receive boxes of fresh, seasonal and organic produce, reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to transporting food, reduce solid waste due to less packaging, and aid community building through supporting a local business. For more information and to sign up visit: Something Good Organics
These Grocery Stores are offering special shopping hours for those most at risk for COVID-19
A number of Restaurants and grocery stores are now offering takeout and delivery options, please click HERE for a curated list in the Santa Barbara area.

UCSB HR Wellness Resources

A listing of some of the UCSB wellness and health programs. Most of these services are for UCSB employees only.

https://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/wellness

Housing

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

Coastal Housing Partnership

Coastal Housing Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community by assisting local employees with their home buying needs.

https://www.coastalhousing.org/

UCSB Faculty Housing

Faculty housing site, with links to many other resources

http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/faculty-housing

University & Community Housing Services

University & Community Housing Services: Resources ranging from university housing contracts to off-campus rental listings as well as landlord/tenant dispute resolution, mediation program, and rental advice.
http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/contracts

http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/community-housing-services-general-information

Social Support

Additional Information & Resources

Additional Information & Resources

How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family | UC Berkeley Greater Good
Talking to Children about COVID-19 | Bright Horizons
Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19 | CDC
Feeling anxiety about coronavirus? | A psychologist from UCSF offers tips to stay clearheaded
TED Connects: Community and Hope is a free, live, daily conversation series featuring experts whose ideas can help us reflect and work through this uncertain time with a sense of responsibility, compassion and wisdom.

Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP)

This Santa Barbara non-profit is run by trained volunteers and offers mostly free training and support for new families. Services include expectant parent classes, new parent social groups,and a free 24-hour "warmline" that provides confidential one-on-one support. PEP’s philosophy is that there is no one right way to parent, and they offer new parents a safe environment to learn from and lean on their peers – free from judgement, soliciting, and pressure.

http://www.sbpep.org/

Santa Barbara Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

The local chapter of this international mothers support group hosts gatherings every other week for moms whose kids have not yet entered kindergarten.

https://sbmops.weebly.com/about.html

Santa Barbara Parents of Multiples

http://www.sbpom.org/

Welcome Every Baby

The WEB Nurse Home Visit includes:

An early mother and newborn medical assessment in the privacy of your own home
Breastfeeding support and education
Hands on teaching, information and support regarding your newborn's, development, nutrition and other parenting concerns.
Information, support and linkages to services regarding baby blues and postpartum depression
Information and referrals for developmental concerns, pre-school for siblings, Medi-Cal and other resources in your community

http://www.sbceoportal.org/web/

Other Resources

211 Santa Barbara County

Dial 2-1-1 to get connected to a specialist for personalized assistance. Free, Confidential, 24/7. Available in multiple languages. If out of the area or unable to connect try 800-400-1572.

https://211santabarbaracounty.org/

COVID-19 Information

Please see UCSB’s campus website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information, including Chancellor Henry Yang’s latest communication about the measures the campus is taking.

We will also try to include relevant resources here as they become available.

https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

New York Times Family Well Blog

https://www.nytimes.com/section/well/family

The Pregnant Scholar

Online toolkit for university students, faculty, and administrators on pregnancy and parenting.

http://www.thepregnantscholar.org/