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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

• 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

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:

• 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

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.