Parental Benefits

Graduate Student Pregnancy & Parenting-Related Policy

The ÀϾÅÆ·²è offersÌýpregnancy &Ìýparenting-related academic adjustments, as well as paid leave for students on qualifying appointments.

Eligibility and Procedures

Parenting & Childcare Resources

The ÀϾÅÆ·²è 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

ÀϾÅÆ·²è 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 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 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, ÀϾÅÆ·²è employees are eligible to participate in the State of Colorado 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