Appointments for all U of T community members
If you are seeking support and resources on a family care matter, whether you are on the UTM, UTSC, or St. George campus, a family care advisor is available to meet with you to discuss your situation. Book a confidential appointment to explore:
- Aligning work, study, and family
- Caregiving and elder care
- Parenting
- Planning for a child, pregnancy, resources for new parents
- U of T’s pregnancy / parental / adoption / primary caregiver leave policies
- Family leaves
- Child care, schools, and other programs for children
- Separation and divorce resources
- Bereavement resources
To book an appointment with a team member who can support you with a specific issue, please email us with the following information: your student or personnel number, U of T employee group and/or your union affiliation if applicable, and a brief explanation of your inquiry.
To learn more about pregnancy and parental leaves, including primary caregiver and adoption leaves, please email us with your employment group and/or bargaining unit information. We will send you an information package. Faculty members, librarians and staff members planning a leave within 3-5 months should register for a workshop.
Appointments and supports for students
Are you a student with family commitments and wonder how the university can help you? Questions could be on diverse topics such as balancing your studies and family obligations, childcare, schools and other family issues.
Drop-in Advising for University Family Housing Residents
Our Family Care Advisor is available for drop-in appointments in the lobby of 35 Charles Street from 3 – 4 pm every Thursday. Drop by to discuss:
- Pregnancy
- Parental leave planning
- Child care
- Schools
- Child care subsidies
- Networking opportunities with other student families
- Any other question you might have