Parental Benefits
Graduate Student Pregnancy & Parenting-Related Policy
The University of Colorado Boulder offersÌýpregnancy &Ìýparenting-related academic adjustments, as well as paid leave for students on qualifying appointments.
Parenting & Childcare 91´«Ã½
The 91´«Ã½ Children's Center offers childcare options for children of CU affiliates 2.5 - 5 years of age.ÌýIn 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.
Explore Childcare OptionsÌýÌýLactation Rooms
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for Employees
Eligibility, applicable forms of leave, forms and other important details.
Back-Up Child, Adult and Elder Care
91´«Ã½ has partnered with Bright Horizons to help employees better manage work, family and personal responsibilities. BeginningÌýApril 1, 2022Ìýpermanent faculty, staff and graduate students on appointmentÌýhave access to an added back-up care benefit through our existing Bright Horizons partnership.ÌýBright 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.
Visit the HR Website for Additional Details on Back Up Care
Other Discounts
As a state employer, 91´«Ã½ employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado’s employee discount program. Benefit Hub childcare and eldercare discounts may include:
- Brookdale Senior Living - 7.5% off
- Synergy Home Care - 10% off
- The Learning Experience - 10% off
- The Learning Group Brands - 10% off and registration fee waivers
- KinderCareÌý- 10% off
- Everbrook Academy - 10% off