Family Resources
If you are a pregnant and/or parenting student or resident, please review the information below.
Feel free to reach out to Erica Stocks, Director of Student Affairs, with any questions pertaining to Family Resources at Boston University.
Family Resources Office
617-353-5954
25 Buick Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215, familyre@bu.edu
- Child/Elder Care Referral Services: Provide assistance with selecting childcare arrangement by identifying available providers and offering resources to help you appropriately assess these providers based on your needs. Will provide you with information to help you make the most informed decision regarding childcare. (NOTE: this is not a placement service)
- Information about how to find Boston University students interested in babysitting
- Educational programs, co-sponsored with the Faculty & Staff Assistance Office
- Information about school vacation programs for children during the February and April school vacation weeks, and during the summer
Boston University Graduate Education website – Living in Boston with Kids
GSDM Family/Parent Support List-serv for students and residents with children; to assist parents in connecting with other parents who are students or residents at GSDM, in finding family friendly events and more. In order to send an email to this list-serv, you must be added as an approved member.
Wellbeing Resources
Disclaimer: Boston University does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any of the following websites. They are for your information only. Boston University will not be held accountable for any materials contained therein.
Online:
- NAPS & Nurture by NAPS Community – online group of Nurture by NAPS
- Boston Moms Blog
- Boston Mamas
- Mommy Nearest – Boston
- Find your Village: Facebook Groups for Boston Parents
On-Campus Lactation Rooms
The Boston University Medical Campus has a number of lactation rooms. For information regarding the most accurate list of rooms and gaining access to the spaces, please visit Lactation Rooms on Campus or contact Erica Stocks, Director of Student Affairs.
Local Daycares
- Boston University Children’s Center, 617-353-3413; chldcntr@bu.edu
The Children’s Center has been providing high-quality early education and care to families of the Boston University community since 1978 and recently constructed a new facility in Brookline near West Campus. They have Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs. - Little Sprouts: Located on the BU Medical Campus, for children ages 4 weeks through 5 years old. Note: this is not a BU-operated facility. Additional locations throughout Massachusetts.
- Tartts– Tartts Childcare has locations in the South End, close to the Medical Campus. Note: This is not a BU operated facility.
Looking for a daycare in the city/town where you live? We recommend submitting a Referral Statement Form via BU Family Resources.