Family Leave Policy
The University of New Hampshire has a consistent parental leave policy provided by the AAUP union contract. All University of New Hampshire faculty are eligible for the following parental leave benefits as part of their membership in the AAUP union.
- Time Away From Work: varied benefits and policies regarding time off (Parental leave, Sabbatical, Sick leave etc.)
- Family and Medical Leave Act Facts
Wildcat Working Parents Network
The Wildcat Working Parents Network provides a way for parents to connect with one another, share information and resources, and to create collaborative solutions to challenges facing working families. This is an informal online network that provides a forum for discussion boards, social events, care reviews, and more. It is open to all members of the UNH community. Join us by emailing Wildcat.Parents.Network@lists.unh.edu.
Childcare Resources
Childcare Information
- Information About Child Care: General daycare cost information
- National Association for the Education of Young Children: What to look for in a child care program
- NH Department of Human Services Child Care Listings: Links to licensed child care providers in New Hampshire
Southern NH Services: Referrals for child care
Childcare Centers
- Community Child Care Center: Portsmouth
- Child Study and Development Center: UNH College of Health and Human Services affiliated laboratory school, Durham
- Exeter Day School: For children aged 2 – 6, Exeter
- Great Bay Kids Company: Portsmouth, Newmarket and Exeter
- Growing Places: Durham and Lee
- Happy Helpers: Pre-school, Dover
- Live and Learn Child Care Center: Lee
- Stay & Play: Pre-school, Dover
UNH Lactation Provisions
- UNH Lactation Policy: Document detailing the UNH lactation policy
- Lactation Room: Areas in Dimond Library and the MUB provided by UNH for nursing mothers
Elder Care Resources
- Family Caregivers Support Services:Information for family caregivers from the NH Department of Health and Human Services
Nursing Home Care: Information on nursing home care from the NH Department of Health and Human Services - New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services: General information about a variety of services for elderly and adults with disabilities
- New Hampshire Department on Aging and Elder Services: Provides connections to various facilities as well as a number of checklists to use in choosing services or a facility
- Seniors Helping Seniors: Information and links about in-home elder care services
- Service Link: Aging and disability resource center
- Visiting Angels: Senior home care provider as well as elder care information and resources
UNH Human Resources
- Work/Life Balance: Information and resources for various avenues to achieve work/ life balance including health and wellness resources, adoption information and mental health resources
- Benefits: Information on the UNH employee benefits
- Workplace Flexibility: Looks at policies and practices that promote the flexibility and sustainability of work/life balance
