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The programs and services available through the Work/Life Resource Center exist to assist staff, faculty, and students achieve work/life integration. 

The Work/Life Resource Center is a starting point for people as they begin to investigate resources for eldercare, childcare, and other tools for work/life balance, such as flexible scheduling and child care leaves of absence.

We guide and direct people to multiple resources so that they can make informed decisions based on their individual situations, but we cannot: interpret policy, facilitate leaves of absence, or negotiate flexible scheduling with supervisors. 

Specific services available through the WLRC include:

CHILD CARE SERVICES

Locating child care
A Child Care Referral Specialist is available to assist with identifying a child care program that fits your family’s schedule, and that is tailored to your family’s specific needs.  In-person or phone consultations are available.

Resources include the Campus Child Care Homes Network, and the UM Children’s Centers.

For clients who would rather complete a child care search on their own, a web-based referral service is available 24 hours a day. 

Kids Kare at Home (emergency back-up child care)
The Work/Life Resource Specialist is available to register interested parents in the Kids Kare at Home program at any point during the year.  It’s free to register for the service and you only pay when you use the service.  Annual on-line registration for Kids Kare at Home occurs every November. 

ELDERCARE

The work/life resource Eldercare Specialist is available to refer clients to: assisted living and nursing home resources; Medicare & Medicaid assistance programs; medical & legal resources; informative articles related to your specific situation; and counseling services and support groups for the caregiver. Consultations can be done via phone, email or in-person.  
Local and nationwide connections to resources are available!

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING

It is at the discretion of the manager/supervisor/director t to determine the feasibility of incorporating flexible scheduling into a particular area.  The Work/Life Resource Specialist is available to provide clients with information on various modules of flexible scheduling.  Sample proposals are available to assist employees in preparing a proposal. 

Please note that the WLRC does not negotiate flexible schedules between employees and managers nor mediate disagreements over flexible schedules. 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Brown Bag Presentations
Informative & educational 45 minute presentations are available on topics such as eldercare and work/life integration.  The presentations, offered free of charge, are available to any faculty/staff group or unit upon request. They are provided at the requestor's site and are ideal offerings for a lunch hour or during a staff development session.   

Annual Conference
The 3rd Annual Work/Life conference, Connecting the Dots, will be held on October 14, 2008 at the Michigan League. This full-day event offers a variety of sessions providing insight and practical information into integrating work and personal life.  Management focused sessions include tools and information on developing and maintaining a work environment that is supportive of work/life integration. 

ELIGIBILITY

The Work/Life Resource Center provides consultation and referral services to full-time and part-time U-M faculty, staff and students at no charge.

Disclaimer: The Work/Life Resource Center does not endorse or represent any resources listed within this website as recommended by the University.