Contact

Family Services

Email
familyservices@uiowa.edu
Phone
319-335-3558
Campus Address
121-50 USB
Mailing Address

121 University Services Building, Suite 50
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States

Just-in-Time Child Care Resources

Go here for referral and listing resources to coordinate alternative child-care arrangements for COVID-19-related school closures. Visit the University of Iowa coronavirus website for the latest information about COVID-19 and the university’s response.

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Resources for Student Parents

The University of Iowa offers a variety of programs to support student parents.

Guide to Resources

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Family Services provides programs and resources for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students to attract, retain, and engage them throughout their careers by providing an environment where individuals can be successful in their professional, academic, and personal lives.

Health and Productivity Report

Recent recap of results from Family Services and affiliated units

See the Report

Healthy Culture Checklist

Department-level practices that create a culture of well-being

Review What Works

Upcoming Events

liveWELL: Taste of Mindfulness for Caregivers: You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Virtual
Experience basic, evidence-based practices of Mindfulness.  Identify how Mindfulness can support you in “filling your own cup” and protecting you from caregiver burn-out.  Access information on UI Mindfulness Programs link - https://mindfulatiowa.org.uiowa.edu/useful-mindfulness-links.  Also, please visit our website at https://hr.uiowa.edu/livewell/livewell-trainings.

liveWELL Taste of Mindfulness for Caregivers - You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Virtual
Experience basic, evidence-based practices of Mindfulness - identify how Mindfulness can support you in "filling your own cup," protecting you from caregiver burnout, and access information on UI Mindfulness Programs.

liveWELL: Mindfulness and Attention - Focusing the Scattered Mind

Monday, October 4, 2021 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Virtual
Identify how Mindfulness can support you in strengthening your ability to focus and concentrate.  We will do some brief, experiential practices that are yours to keep and an overview of the research.  Information on how to access Mindfulness Programs on campus will also be provided.  For more information, please visit our website at https://hr.uiowa.edu/livewell/livewell-trainings.