Family Services

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.

Resources for Student Parents

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

Guide to Resources

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: Anti-Inflammatory Eating Part 2: Foods that Reduce Inflammation and Foods that Increase Inflammation

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:10pm to 12:50pm

Inflammation has been a hot topic in the health world these days. Ever wondered why? Attend these four Anti-Inflammatory Eating Zoom sessions and learn about the connection between inflammation and your health. These sessions provide relevant information on the latest diet strategies and other lifestyle choices to prevent and reduce chronic inflammation.

liveWELL: Anti-Inflammatory Eating Part 3: Increasing Intake of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:10pm to 12:50pm

Tippie Women Summit Webinar Series: The Pandemic and Mental Health, One Year In: What we've learned and what can help us move forward

Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm

For many, the most consistent aspect of the past year has been change. In this program, Kristin Wurster, the Tippie College's Embedded Psychologist, will talk about the impact of the pandemic on mental health thus far, and strategies to help people continue moving forward with self-compassion.