In keeping with the African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child,” parents often seek support from relatives, friends, and professionals. Campus parents face the challenge of balancing the complex demands of work and family and student parents have the additional pressure of class work and degree completion.
Whether you need to locate child care, have questions about financial assistance, or are in need of advice about child management or early education training opportunities, the OCCFR is here to help.
We hope that you’ll find the information and resources in this site to be helpful, and please call or email with any questions as you develop a system of care and support for your family.
about
OCCFR Website
Visit the OCCFR website for all of the details about our office's services, resources, and outreach efforts.
MISSION
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources promotes the academic and professional goals of the University of Wisconsin community through the administration of early education and family support programs.
CORE VALUES
- We support collaborations between and among campus child care centers to afford access for families and to ensure excellence and quality programs for those served.
- We provide outreach, teaching, and research to support the greater goals of the University of Wisconsin.
- Leadership in the field of early education, family relationships, and early mental health are essential to developing a qualified and informed workforce in meeting the varied needs of our students, faculty, and staff.
- We seek productive partnerships that enhance our ability to provide quality services.
- We strengthen family relationships by providing support and educational services that are based on research and best-practice methodology.
- Our services create flexibility whenever possible to adjust and respond to the changing needs of campus families, the workforce, and our environment.
The OCCFR reports to the School of Education and the Vice Chancellor of Administration and works with a variety of campus and community advisory groups. We work directly with the 3 campus and 2 affiliated centers (through contract) that serve our campus families and provide a range of other supportive programming and services.
Contact & Resources
Office
611 Eagle Heights, Room 148
Madison, WI 53705
Phone
(608) 265-9123