Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Postdoctoral Fellows

The University of Miami is committed to a culture of belonging for all postdoctoral fellows, including pregnant and parenting postdocs. Information and resources are available at the University of Miami to support you are listed below.

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  • Nursing Mothers' Rooms

    The University provides nursing mothers' rooms to support mothers returning to work, school, or campus. Each room provides a private space where nursing mothers can express milk or nurse during their time on campus. To locate the nursing mothers' rooms across the campuses, click here.

  • Childcare Facilities

    Childcare facilities are available at the Coral Gables and Miller Campus for a fee. These facilities are not operated by the University and availability is not guaranteed.

    Coral Gables Campus: Bright Horizons at UM Canterbury Preschool (305-284-5437)
    Miller Campus: The Debbie School (305-243-6547) and Bright Horizons at UM Canterbury Preschool Miller Campus (305-243-3777)

  • Children's Consignment Store

    The Children's Exchange in Coral Gables will provide a 20% discount on clothing and shoes for UM postdocs upon presentation of a valid UM Cane Card.

    1415 Sunset Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33143

    (305) 666-6235

  • Women's Commission

    Founded in 1971, the Women's Commission is committed to:

    - encouraging a general awareness of women's needs and interests
    - developing educational opportunities about issues confronting women

    The Commission has worked hard to create positive sustainable change for the status of women on campus in years past, such as that of establishing a daycare facility on campus and starting the long-standing tradition of Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

    Click here to learn more about the Women's Commission and join their listservs.

  • Employee Resource Groups

    Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are collaborative networks of employees, organized around a dimension of diversity. Their shared goal is to enhance the University’s culture of belonging, making UM a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to add value. All ERGs are open to all employees.

  • Faculty & Staff Assistance Program

    The University of Miami Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides confidential support and assistance in resolving both personal and workplace concerns; enhancing the University’s capacity to sustain a safe, healthy, engaged, and productive workforce/environment.

    Their website includes a list of Child Care and Parenting Resources.

  • Professional Development Programming

    Stay tuned for upcoming events supporting pregnant and parenting postdocs.

  • University Resources for Children

    Mini Canes Camp

    Mini Canes Recreational Sports Camp offers educational recreational experiences in a high-quality, fun, and safe learning environment to children aged 6-12 years old. Click here to learn more.

    Frost School of Music Community and Summer Programs

    Young Musicians Camp is a unique in-person camp for musicians from elementary through high school featuring programs in performance, songwriting, music production and recording, and honors programs. 

    Frost Preparatory Program is an introduction to music for all ages that provides an experiential learning path for your child or yourself.

    Donna E. Shalala MusicReach Program is an award-winning program that enriches the education of under-served youth in the Miami-Dade community through unique and innovative music education programming.

    Other Camp Opportunities

    Youth Aquatics offers weekly classes for 12 weeks to help children learn how to swim or improve their strokes and techniques. A variety of levels are offered to accommodate children between the ages of 3-14 years old.

    Summer Scholars Program is a 3-week pre-college program that allows current high school sophomores and juniors to earn college credit while exploring their academic passions and experiencing what it's like to be a college student.

    Summer Tech Camps & Academics are impactful programs that focus on fostering a passion for STEM for kids and teens interested in coding, game development, robotics, and design. 

    Summer Theatre Academy is a specialized program for children to gain valuable theatre skills, confidence, self-esteem, and a love of creativity through theatre games and acting exercises.

    Gino DiMare Baseball Camp offers programming throughout the year for children ages 6-13 years old to play and strengthen their skills in baseball.

  • Childcare Costs for Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Awards

    The NRSA childcare costs apply to each full-time postdoctoral NIH-NRSA-supported institutional research training award appointment. Each full-time postdoctoral NRSA appointed trainee is eligible to receive $2,500 per budget period for childcare costs provided by a licensed childcare provider. For households where both parents are eligible full-time postdoctoral NRSA trainees, each parent is eligible to receive $2,500.

    Please click on the following link for the full details: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-21-177.html

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