Being both a student and a parent comes with its own set of unique challenges and responsibilities. At UC Davis, we’re here to help you navigate the many options and resources available to you.

UC Davis Resources

• Graduate Studies Resources for Graduate Students and Families:
  Resources on health insurance, child care, breastfeeding support, PELP, and housing.
• Health Insurance (UC SHIP) for students and their dependents 
• Guidelines for Student Parents/Guardians with Children on Campus: 
  These guidelines strive to balance the needs of the student parent/guardian and offer information on bringing children to campus.
• Aggie Compass 
  A student community space where students can access basic financial needs resources, pick up fresh fruits and vegetables and receive CalFresh enrollment assistance.
• UC Davis Lactation Support Program: 
  For all students and staff. The program offers lactation rooms, free consults, classes, and support groups. Registration required.
• Know your Rights!:
  Title IX protection for the breastfeeding student.
• The Pregnant Scholar:
  Website dedicated to informing how Title IX protects student parents.
• Child Care Options:
  Local options are listed including day care, sitters, after-school programs and more options for care.
• Student Parent Child Care Funding: 
  All campus child care grants are processed through WorkLife. We partner with Financial Aid and Graduate Studies to provide complete packages for financial need-based and non-financial need-based care. Visit the Child Care Financial Assistance page for other options in the community and within departments for aid, scholarships, and low-cost child care.
• A Postdoc's Guide to Pregnancy and Maternity Leave:
  National Postdoctoral Association
• Local Schools, Resources and Recreation Programs
• Parental Leave: Contact your hiring department staff for information.

Support and Playgroups

• Graduate, undergraduate, and professional student parents Facebook page.
  A support group for graduate and professional mothers and their partners. This group also welcomes expecting mothers. 
• UC Davis Health System Parent Resource Group Facebook page. This is a closed group to support faculty, staff and postgraduates trainees of the UC Davis Health System.
• Yolo Center for Families