Knowing that family members are safe and well-cared for is the cornerstone of a healthy work-life balance. WashU provides resources for both child care and older adult or dependent adult in addition to mental health resources for caregivers and children and/or older adults.

Emergency & Back Up Family Care

Use up to 20 days of backup care annually with Bright Horizons when you experience a lapse in regular caregiving arrangements (for children and dependent adults) that prevents you from working.

Caring for Children

Find a list of resources, including quality caregivers and facilities, for your children.

Caring for Older or Dependent Adults

Find a list of resources, including quality caregivers and facilities, for older or dependent adults.

Contacts & Community

Questions about Work-Life and Family Care resources? Contact Amy Dunnegan, WashU Child and Family Care Facilitator.

Want to connect with other postdoctoral appointees who are parents at on- and off-campus events and programs? Contact Elizabeth Eikmann for more information!