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CHILD AND ELDER CARE RESOURCES FOR UCI STAFF

View UCI staff COVID Leave and Pay Status Information. Additionally, eligible staff may use their accrued sick leave if they are unable to work or telework because their children are not able to physically attend their school or place of care due to COVID-19 precautions
ERIT Program is a temporary, voluntary program in which eligible employees may, with the approval of their department, reduce their working hours. Participation for represented employees is dependent upon agreement by applicable union.
UCI Employee Assistance Program, provided ComPsych Guidance Resources, offers individual, couple, and family counseling as well as on-demand webinars, research/resource referral services, and resource guides and toolkits
UC Employee Health and Financial Benefit Resources and Programs
Family Friendly UC Resources for Staff

New UCI Back-up Care Program: Provided by Bright Horizons
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Under the general rules of FSAs, certain changes that occur in an employee’s situation are considered “Change in Status” events which allow participants to increase or decrease contributions, or enroll or dis-enroll from a FSA. The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on schools and workplaces may result in a Change of Status event.
UCI Child Care Services
UCI Employee Assistance Program: can provide research and resources for dependent care
Family and Pet Perks and Discounts for UCI employees
ca.gov: Interactive map of qualified licensed childcare providers near you
Additional Family and Dependent Care Resources