The testimonies of student caregivers on the University of Michigan campus.

CREATING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE

HEALTH, WELLNESS, SAFETY AND SECURITY OF CHILDREN

PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Fun activities for families with children of all ages. Including Museums, parks, clubs, and more!

Considering moving to Northwood Family Housing? Check out this video walk through to see when Northwood has to offer!

Check out floor plans, rates, and apply for family housing!

This child-friendly space, located close to elevators and restrooms, is an environment where student parents and caregivers can get work done while accompanied by the ones they care for.

Access to the room is available by keycode only to members of Michigan Caregivers and Student Parents (MCaSP).

Have a child with you on campus and need a changing table? Check out our list of changing tables around campus! The list includes location, contact information, building name, floor levels, and room numbers.

Please note that we are still searching for some details and will update as we have them. Thanks for your patience!

Lactation and Personal Care Rooms located on the U-M Ann Arbor campus and at Michigan Medicine facilities in Ann Arbor are listed below. The Work-Life Resource Center does not monitor or maintain these rooms. However, please feel free to contact the Work-Life Resource Center if you have questions.

The University of Michigan Children's Centers support the teaching, research and service missions of the university by providing exemplary care for children of faculty, staff and students. U-M and community families are invited to learn more about our waitlist and apply using our online form.

Need help with food? Apply for SNAP online, Double Up Food Bucks, Buy SNAP online, SNAP Eligibility Information, Food Pantry Locator, Free Food Resources.

At CEW+, we navigate circumstantial barriers by providing academic, financial, and professional support to help you reach your personal potential. Established to support women through higher education, we lift up women and all underserved communities at U-M and beyond. Through career and education counseling, funding, workshops, events, and a diverse, welcoming community, we exist to empower. We are CEW+, and we’re here to help you reach your potential.

CEW+ assists hundreds of individuals each year as they make decisions about their future through free counseling that is open to everyone at U-M and in the community.

At CEW+, we work to break down barriers and increase access through funding. For U-M students, staff, faculty, and surrounding community, we offer opportunities for scholarships, emergency grants, sponsorships, fellowships, and more for a range of situations and life circumstances.

We've gathered resources here to help you find child care -- the State of Michigan databases of all licensed child care programs, the U-M Children’s Centers, Campus Child Care Homes, and in-your-home caregiver search resources.

The University of Michigan offers the Child Care Subsidy to students to assist with the cost of child care of their young, dependent children. To align with the university's plans in which students will pursue their education through in person, hybrid, and/or remote formats, the university has temporarily changed eligibility criteria for the Child Care Subsidy beginning fall term 2020.

Family-friendly? U bet! Looking for fun stuff to do with the kids? You’ve found it. Want to learn about resources to help you balance work and family? They’re listed here. Looking to find an amazing learning opportunity for your little genius? We’ve gotcha covered. In fact, there are so many kid-focused opportunities here we had to create this category to list them all.

Elder Care responsibilities often come up unexpectedly and can lead to complications with work and family. The Work-Life Resource Center provides information on community resources to help you care for your aging relative, counseling services and support groups for caregivers, and housing options for seniors. Resources are also available to assist those who are long-distance caregivers.

If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available. Use MI Bridges to apply for assistance, check your eligibility status and manage your account.

To learn more about the assistance offered through the Child Development and Care (CDC) Program, visit our partners at Michigan Department of Education at michigan.gov/childcare to learn more about resources available to you and your child.

Ombudsman, Student Life

Confidential service to help individual students solve specific problems

Impartial advocate for fair and consistent treatment

Advice on formal and informal problem resolution possibilities

At CEW+, we give you the tools to thrive. We provide resources, guidance, and career and education counseling through many life transitions and challenging circumstances. Because no matter your path, we exist to empower.

With safety in mind, rather than setting up child care rooms and offering temporary care for campus events, U-M departments and programs are encouraged to support parents in securing their own child care off-campus. University rooms and spaces may be unsafe for children; equipment may be lacking; state child care licensing rules exist; and staffing requires background checks, training and supervision.

CREATING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES THE HEALTH, WELLNESS, SAFETY AND SECURITY OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS). It's an insurance program through the state of Michigan for kids with qualifying diagnoses (there are many). It can be a supplement to other insurances including Medicaid. It provides additional coverage for equipment needs and the like.

Available in every county in the state. It's a program to support low income pregnant women and their babies. It's a multidisciplinary approach that includes a dietician, social worker and nurse to educate, monitor health and provide resources for mom and baby. There are several in Washtenaw County including at UM and St. Joe's.

Also administered through MDHHS. It's an early intervention program providing services for kids with developmental delays or disabilities (and their families). For kids up to age 3. This is a program used widely for premature babies who need more time and intervention to meet their developmental milestones.

Healthy Kids is a program that provides a wide range of health care coverage and support services for qualifying pregnant women, babies and children under age 19 (Healthy Kids Dental coverage is through age 20).

The Healthy Kids brochure explains the health care coverage, support services and the application process.

Students have a right to learn — no matter what. The Student Advocacy Center of Michigan helps students in grades K-12 stand up for their rights when they are suspended, expelled, denied special education support, or faced with racism or some other barrier at school. By working together, we can make sure students get the support they need to succeed.

It’s staffed by compassionate people who know all about the organizations, programs, benefits and services available to assist seniors, people with disabilities and family caregivers here in the six counties we serve (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw). Our database gives us access to thousands of senior-focused organizations and programs.

CHILD CARE NETWORK FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

HEAD START AND GREAT START READINESS (GSRP) PROGRAMS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)

Are you a student who does not fit the mold of a traditional University of Michigan student? Are you older than 24? A parent? Have others besides children dependent on your care? Working full-time? Attending U-M part time? Completed high school with a GED or other high school completion certificate? A military veteran? If so, we have a Transfer Community Group just for you. The Nontraditional Student Community Group offers a space for you to connect with others who share your life experiences and identity.

If you are interested in joining, please email Justin Villanueva at javil@umich.edu.

U-M students, including undocumented students, who are enrolled in classes or between semesters (e.g. during spring/summer session) at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn or Flint campuses, including:

Spouses, domestic partners of any gender, and children (up to age 26) of all the groups listed above are eligible if the student is enrolled in the Plan.

Michigan is home to the Great Lakes and, by extension, good fishing. If this vibe suits you and you’re hoping to pursue a marriage and family therapy license, you have a few options for studying in an accredited MFT program in Michigan. From here, we will explore some of the programs in Michigan and look at how to become licensed in the state.

This document highlights different resources for free or low-cost items such as clothes, food, household supplies, pet food, craft supplies, furniture, etc. in the umich/greater Ann Arbor area.

Protect Life offers a scholarship for pregnant and parenting students on the University of Michigan Campus each semester. Please reach out to protectlifeum@gmail.com if you or someone you know is interested!

The city of Ann Arbor offers a variety of support for individuals and families as they navigate life in the city: housing, transportation, cell phones, finding community, driver’s license, banking and personal finance, etc.