Many physicians are affected by school, child care, adult care, and pet care facility closures as part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are resources for physicians who need to tend to children, adults, or pets during this period. As we enter the summer months, these challenges impact a larger number of faculty and have also become more diverse. The needs of each parent/family are unique and there is no single best solution for all families.
The governor and the state of California also are regularly evaluating and updating the guidelines for summer camps and other child care options.
Below are a list of some of the available resources for physicians who need to tend to children, adults, or pets during this period.
Bright Horizons and Sitter City
Through our partnerships with Bright Horizons and SitterCity, our physicians can be reimbursed for care needs specifically reserved by them.
Find qualified caregivers outside of Bright Horizons.
Faculty: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/stanfordu
Residents/Fellows: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/SHC
On the Bright Horizons site listed above, scroll down to “Additional Family Supports” to find a wide range of child care resources through partnerships with SitterCity, Years Ahead, and other organizations.
Reserve 240 hours of backup care from Bright Horizons.
Due to the heavy phone call volume, it is strongly recommended to use the website or mobile app to make requests. Here’s how:
Faculty: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/stanfordu
Residents/Fellows: https://clients.brighthorizons.com/SHC
Scroll down to where “Reserve Back-Up Care” is offered. If you are registering for the first time, please follow the additional instructions below:
o Click "Not signed up yet?"
o Faculty: Username: sucares Password: Benefits4You
o Residents/Fellows: Username: SHC Password: backup1
o When you enter your personal information, please ensure it matches what is on the School of Medicine directory (or SHC directory for residents/fellows), or you will not be recognized as an employee.
Receive $100 per day stipend for family care through May 31st
With this “Crisis Care” option, you can secure care within your personal network — from a neighbor, friend, or babysitter — and receive a reimbursement stipend from Bright Horizons of $100 per day.
To access this benefit, choose the “Crisis Care” option when making a Bright Horizons back-up care reservation. You must make a reservation on or before your care date and then submit the required forms within 10 days of the last day of care.
Please also look at the options listed under the "In-Home Care Options" "Summer Camps" "Child Care Centers" and "Other Care Resources" tabs
These family care benefits will be re-evaluated as needed. Other options are also being assessed as new information is gathered regarding the pandemic.
Thank you for your continued patience and support through this challenging time. If you have any questions or feedback, please share your input through chiefwellnessofficer@stanford.edu.