Finding childcare
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Finding childcare
Use our resources to evaluate options and learn about centers and schools offering benefits to Northwestern employees
Whether you are looking for information or resources, or you are new to the University, we offer a broad range of support to help you integrate your professional and personal priorities. These include resources, programs and individual consultations. Whether you’re looking for quality, affordable childcare, wondering how to attend to a senior or adult relative’s immediate needs, or want to meet other Northwestern employees caring for others, the University is here to support you and your family.
See the specific resources available to Northwestern faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs.
Find services for you and your family.
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Use our resources to evaluate options and learn about centers and schools offering benefits to Northwestern employees
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Take advantage of center-specific fee assistance, reimbursement for back-up care and more
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Use our Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program to recoup partial or full adoption expenses
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Learn about using break time for lactation and find the dedicated lactation rooms on both Evanston and Chicago campuses.
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Connect with other parents through a variety of local parenting organizations and online groups
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Find caregiver support, including in-home and backup care assistance, an onsite support group and more
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Northwestern supports flex work arrangements where possible. Options might include flextime, a compressed workweek, telecommuting and job sharing.
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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a program for faculty and staff, is a network of services, including short-term counseling, to help you and your household family members cope with everyday life issues.
Staff from HR are happy to provide one-on-one assistance to Northwestern employees.