Sick and Back-Up Childcare

Sick and Back-Up Childcare information

General Information

Dealing with unexpected disruptions in caregiving—whether for child, adult or elder—can be extremely stressful, especially when you have course-work related obligations. Fortunately, there are backup care services available to help you. The University of Arizona provides eligible students with up to 80 hours of backup care per fiscal year. Third-party vendor Bright Horizons provide this service and is available nationwide to students residing in Arizona with dependents/qualifying relatives.