COVID-19 RESPONSE: UC Santa Barbara continues to monitor the global COVID-19 outbreak, and has provided guidance and ongoing updates. More Info
Myfamily.ucsb.edu provides a centralized location for parents, and others, to find information on child, youth, older adult, and family services.
Select one of the following options to see a comprehensive list of policies and resources relevant to each role at UCSB.
Please contact the Work-Life Resource Coordinator if you need assistance finding resources for you and your family.
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.
Overview of family-friendly resources and programs for faculty and other academic employees
Additional Information & Resources
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees
Access to Nanny Placement Services: Receive high-touch local support finding a vetted full-time nanny, with substantial savings. DETAILS | USE IT
Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers. Access tuition discounts at participating network child care centers. DETAILS | USE IT
Search for Sitters, Nannies & Housekeepers: Find caregivers and housekeepers near you with a free premium membership to Sittercity. DETAILS | USE IT
Find Elder Care Resources: Access a needs assessment, resource library, and search tools to find elder caregivers and facilities. DETAILS | USE IT
Get Quality Pet Care: Find experienced pet sitters, dog walkers and more. DETAILS | USE IT
Help with Tutoring & Test Prep: Get cost-saving discounts on highly-ranking tutoring services for your family. DETAILS | USE IT
Free access to BRIGHT HORIZONS RESOURCE ROOM
Learning at Home Resources: From Bright Horizons classrooms to your family room – keep the learning going with age-appropriate videos, activities and webinars on Bright Horizons World at Home. DETAILS | USE IT
and many other resources for Family Articles and videos supporting all stages of your family’s life. DETAILS | USE IT
Californians need safe and reliable childcare options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you. The tool is available in English and Spanish. Q&As available at https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the CDC
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.
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
Nutritional Needs:
Brochure summarizing academic personnel family friendly policies
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees
Access to Nanny Placement Services: Receive high-touch local support finding a vetted full-time nanny, with substantial savings. DETAILS | USE IT
Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers. Access tuition discounts at participating network child care centers. DETAILS | USE IT
Search for Sitters, Nannies & Housekeepers: Find caregivers and housekeepers near you with a free premium membership to Sittercity. DETAILS | USE IT
Find Elder Care Resources: Access a needs assessment, resource library, and search tools to find elder caregivers and facilities. DETAILS | USE IT
Get Quality Pet Care: Find experienced pet sitters, dog walkers and more. DETAILS | USE IT
Help with Tutoring & Test Prep: Get cost-saving discounts on highly-ranking tutoring services for your family. DETAILS | USE IT
Free access to BRIGHT HORIZONS RESOURCE ROOM
Learning at Home Resources: From Bright Horizons classrooms to your family room – keep the learning going with age-appropriate videos, activities and webinars on Bright Horizons World at Home. DETAILS | USE IT
and many other resources for Family Articles and videos supporting all stages of your family’s life. DETAILS | USE IT
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.
Summer day camps at UCSB
This local non-profit offers childcare search databases, tips for finding appropriate childcare options, and referral services.
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.
After school care and holiday day camps; Year round youth programs
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees
Access to Nanny Placement Services: Receive high-touch local support finding a vetted full-time nanny, with substantial savings. DETAILS | USE IT
Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers. Access tuition discounts at participating network child care centers. DETAILS | USE IT
Search for Sitters, Nannies & Housekeepers: Find caregivers and housekeepers near you with a free premium membership to Sittercity. DETAILS | USE IT
Find Elder Care Resources: Access a needs assessment, resource library, and search tools to find elder caregivers and facilities. DETAILS | USE IT
Get Quality Pet Care: Find experienced pet sitters, dog walkers and more. DETAILS | USE IT
Help with Tutoring & Test Prep: Get cost-saving discounts on highly-ranking tutoring services for your family. DETAILS | USE IT
Free access to BRIGHT HORIZONS RESOURCE ROOM
Learning at Home Resources: From Bright Horizons classrooms to your family room – keep the learning going with age-appropriate videos, activities and webinars on Bright Horizons World at Home. DETAILS | USE IT
and many other resources for Family Articles and videos supporting all stages of your family’s life. DETAILS | USE IT
Californians need safe and reliable childcare options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you. The tool is available in English and Spanish. Q&As available at https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/
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.
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
After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs
Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center
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
After school care, classes for families and children, day camps (holidays and summer)
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.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the CDC
Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.
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:
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.
After school care and holiday day camps; Year round youth programs
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees
Access to Nanny Placement Services: Receive high-touch local support finding a vetted full-time nanny, with substantial savings. DETAILS | USE IT
Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers. Access tuition discounts at participating network child care centers. DETAILS | USE IT
Search for Sitters, Nannies & Housekeepers: Find caregivers and housekeepers near you with a free premium membership to Sittercity. DETAILS | USE IT
Find Elder Care Resources: Access a needs assessment, resource library, and search tools to find elder caregivers and facilities. DETAILS | USE IT
Get Quality Pet Care: Find experienced pet sitters, dog walkers and more. DETAILS | USE IT
Help with Tutoring & Test Prep: Get cost-saving discounts on highly-ranking tutoring services for your family. DETAILS | USE IT
Free access to BRIGHT HORIZONS RESOURCE ROOM
Learning at Home Resources: From Bright Horizons classrooms to your family room – keep the learning going with age-appropriate videos, activities and webinars on Bright Horizons World at Home. DETAILS | USE IT
and many other resources for Family Articles and videos supporting all stages of your family’s life. DETAILS | USE IT
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
After school care and day camps; Teen and gymnastics programs
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
Child care and after school care/Children's Center/Family Resource Center
After school care, classes for families and children, day camps (holidays and summer)
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.
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.
Key resources and practical tips for navigating your role as caregiver for aging family members.
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees
Access to Nanny Placement Services: Receive high-touch local support finding a vetted full-time nanny, with substantial savings. DETAILS | USE IT
Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers. Access tuition discounts at participating network child care centers. DETAILS | USE IT
Search for Sitters, Nannies & Housekeepers: Find caregivers and housekeepers near you with a free premium membership to Sittercity. DETAILS | USE IT
Find Elder Care Resources: Access a needs assessment, resource library, and search tools to find elder caregivers and facilities. DETAILS | USE IT
Get Quality Pet Care: Find experienced pet sitters, dog walkers and more. DETAILS | USE IT
Help with Tutoring & Test Prep: Get cost-saving discounts on highly-ranking tutoring services for your family. DETAILS | USE IT
Free access to BRIGHT HORIZONS RESOURCE ROOM
Learning at Home Resources: From Bright Horizons classrooms to your family room – keep the learning going with age-appropriate videos, activities and webinars on Bright Horizons World at Home. DETAILS | USE IT
and many other resources for Family Articles and videos supporting all stages of your family’s life. DETAILS | USE IT
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.
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.
Bright Horizons Care Advantage® benefit gives eligible UC employees
Access to Nanny Placement Services: Receive high-touch local support finding a vetted full-time nanny, with substantial savings. DETAILS | USE IT
Preferred enrollment at Bright Horizons centers. Access tuition discounts at participating network child care centers. DETAILS | USE IT
Search for Sitters, Nannies & Housekeepers: Find caregivers and housekeepers near you with a free premium membership to Sittercity. DETAILS | USE IT
Find Elder Care Resources: Access a needs assessment, resource library, and search tools to find elder caregivers and facilities. DETAILS | USE IT
Get Quality Pet Care: Find experienced pet sitters, dog walkers and more. DETAILS | USE IT
Help with Tutoring & Test Prep: Get cost-saving discounts on highly-ranking tutoring services for your family. DETAILS | USE IT
Free access to BRIGHT HORIZONS RESOURCE ROOM
Learning at Home Resources: From Bright Horizons classrooms to your family room – keep the learning going with age-appropriate videos, activities and webinars on Bright Horizons World at Home. DETAILS | USE IT
and many other resources for Family Articles and videos supporting all stages of your family’s life. DETAILS | USE IT
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.
Californians need safe and reliable childcare options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you. The tool is available in English and Spanish. Q&As available at https://covid19.ca.gov/childcare/
Information about ScholarShare, California's 529 College Savings Plan
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
A growing list of discounts available to UCSB employees
Home Learning Resources for the Kids, and for you
In addition to foundation-wide career-life policies and procedures, NSF provides several new opportunities in the specific solicitations highlighted in the NSF Career-Life Balance Initiative. These solicitations were chosen to introduce new paths, as they are considered to be our most prestigious and high-impact programs, serving graduate students (GRFP), postdoctoral fellows, early career academic awardees (CAREER) and institutions seeking to advance women in academia (ADVANCE).
Our campus offers access to lactation rooms, breast pumps and supplies, and other types of lactation support through the Human Resources department.
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:
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.
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.
UCSB HR Benefits home page offers information concerning benefits enrollment, eligibility, enrollment changes, and UC insurance plan contact information.
The UCSB Health Care Facilitator program provides assistance in navigating the UC health plans and resolving problems with the UC health plans.
UCnet disability insurance webpage offers information about UC's short term and voluntary disability insurance plans
UCSB disability insurance webpage offers information about UC's short term and voluntary disability insurance plans
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.
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
Nutritional Needs:
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.
Coastal Housing Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community by assisting local employees with their home buying needs.
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
Additional Information & Resources
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:
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.
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.
Online toolkit for university students, faculty, and administrators on pregnancy and parenting.
