UCSF has partnered with Bright Horizons® to offer high-quality back-up care to Faculty in the Ladder Rank, Professor in Residence, Clinical X, Adjunct, and Health Sciences Clinical Professor series with appointments of 51% or more paid by UCSF; and Residents and Clinical Fellows (as appointed by the Office of Graduate Medical Education).
When school is closed, a sitter cancels, or a regular caregiver is unavailable, back-up care is arranged for you, including:
- In-home well and mildly ill child care
- In-home adult and elder care
- Center-based child care, on a space-available basis
Program Details
- Access up to 10 days of back-up care per academic year (July 1-June 30).
- In-home care for children, adults, and elders
- Center-based child care
- 4 hour minimum for all care requests
Important Information for Returning Participants
If you have previously participated in the Back-up Care program, re-enrollment is not required for this year. The annual enrollment fee is being sponsored for the 17/18 academic year. Returning participants may simply reserve care by calling 877-BH-CARES (877-242-2737) or on the Bright Horizons Back-Up Care Sign-in web page. Co-pays apply.
New Registrants
To learn more about faculty eligibility and to register, visit the UCSF Back-up Care web site.
For general questions regarding the program contact Family Services at [email protected].