Useful Links
Ann Arbor is a wonderful place to raise children. Resources abound for child care, education, health, culture, and recreation.
- U-M Resources
- U-M Reports and Policies
- Healthcare and Pregnancy Information
- Child Care
- Things to Do
- Arts, Music, Sports and After School Activities
U-M Resources
Campus Housing
The University of Michigan offers housing for graduate students, students with families, and faculty and staff members. This website provides information on the Northwood Community Apartments and Townhouses.
Students with Children Website
U-M students with children have many resources at their fingertips, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Rackham, the Work/Life Resource Center and the Center for the Education of Women. Resources include assistance in locating child care, subsidy programs, University policies, sources of social support and information about family friendly activities.
Work/Life Resource Center
The Work/Life Resource Center provides information and resources regarding the healthy balance of work and personal life. Their website provides more resources on how to find child care, back-up emergency care and family helpers. They also have extensive resources for expectant parents, and a list of lactation rooms on campus.
YourChild: Development & Behavior Resources
Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System, this website provides resources on child development and behavior. There are links to agencies and organizations, support groups, informational reports and tools, and a guide to Internet resources.
Lactation Rooms on Campus
U-M Reports and Policies
Child Care Subsidy Program
The U-M Office of Financial Aid provides information on the subsidy program, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and terms of use.
The Rackham Graduate School Academic Policies
The Rackham Graduate School publishes this guide as a resource for graduate students with questions about academic standing, time to completion of degree, and other U-M policies.
The Parental Accommodation Policy
The above article describes the Parental Accommodation policy and provides links to request forms.
Continuous Enrollment Policy
The Dean and Executive Board of the Rackham Graduate School approved the adoption of a Continuous Enrollment Requirement for Ph.D. students at U-M, effective Fall 2010. This website provides information and frequently asked questions about the policy.
Healthcare and Pregnancy Information
Center for the Child and the Family (UCCF)
This University of Michigan facility offers a comprehensive range of mental health services for children and families in the community.
Center for the Development of Language and Literacy (UCLL)
The University Center for the Development of Language and literacy provides language and literary services to adults and children. Their variety of programs help families and individuals cope with the challenges of special education, learning disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, ADD, and more.
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Ranked one of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by The U.S. News Media Group, the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care for children. Information about the hospital’s Department of Pediatrics
Institute for Human Adjustment (IHA)
The Institute for Human Adjustment assists individuals, couples and families with difficulties n adjustment, learning and communication. It also offers free community forum events.
Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor
The Lamaze Family Center of Ann Arbor offers classes for partners, just mothers, or for entire families. The web site also includes links to resources on breastfeeding, car seats, support groups, hospital tours and insurance, massage services, and more.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood provides reproductive health care services to men, women, and teens.
Childcare
Ann Arbor Listings
The Ann Arbor Observer’s web site provides a list both part-time and full-time child care centers, co-ops and preschool programs and a link to reach Ann Arbor’s 95 active, licensed day care family homes and group homes.
Child Care Network
Child Care Network aims to help families find quality child care education, provide parents with tips on how to choose child care, and assist low-income families with the costs of licensed care.
U-M Early Childhood Programs
The University of Michigan Children’s Programs web site details the range of child care choices available at the university. Parents may search for centers by ages served, by schedule, and by campus location.
Things to Do
City Guide
Arborweb offers directories of things to do and places to see in its City Guide, as well as a detailed calendar of events in and around Ann Arbor.
Washtenaw Parks and Recreation
This site provides information on all of Ann Arbor’s many parks and indoor/outdoor activities.
Arts, Music, Sports and After School Activities
826 Michigan
826michigan is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students aged 6-18 with writing skills.
Ann Arbor Piano Guild
The Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild is a professional piano teachers’ organization with a list of piano teachers taking students. The guild also holds an annual “Mostly Music Camp”.
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed
This community education and recreation program links parents to a variety of classes for children of all ages.
Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts
The Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts is a community-based school for all community members, from babies to senior citizens.
Ann Arbor YMCA
The Ann Arbor YMCA offers summer camps, leadership camps, and classes for children of all ages.
Ann Arbor Youth Chorale
The Ann Arbor Youth Chorale is comprised of boys and girls aged 9-16 from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and surrounding communities.
i9 Sports
i9 Sports is a franchise of youth sports leagues, camps, and programs throughout the U.S. In Washtenaw County, i9 offers flag football, cheerleading, basketball and soccer.
The Neutral Zone
This teen center is diverse, youth-driven, and dedicated to promoting artistic expression and community leadership. It has arts classes as well as education programs.
Planet Rock
This Ann Arbor climbing gym has an extensive selection of kids programs.
WideWorld Sports Center
WideWorld Sports Center has soccer teams for divisions U6 and up, as well as soccer camps.