Did you know that Earth Day started right here in Wisconsin? Founded in 1970 by former state senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day began on April 22nd as a day of rallies, events, marches, and public …
OCCFR Announcement
Dear UW-Madison Families and Early Educators, I’m writing to share some updates from the Office of Child Care and Family Resources as we start the new year together. On December 20th, we bid a heartfelt …
Snow Much Fun! 5 Budget-Friendly Winter Activities for Kids
by Perri Moran Although Wisconsin isn’t known for its great snowfalls like its neighbor to the west, it’s safe to say that winter of 2024-2025 has been particularly dry when it comes to precipitation. Although …
Special Delivery! Baby Baskets Provide Essential Infant Supplies for Parenting Students
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) is dedicated to supporting parenting students as they navigate the challenges of higher education while raising a family. One of …
Welcome back, Badgers!
Dear Parenting Students, On behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR), I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all new and returning parenting students for the upcoming …
Kicking Off the School Year with a Bash
Welcome back, Badgers! We hope you’ve had a fantastic summer filled with family, friends, and fun. As the new school year approaches, there’s an exciting buzz in the air—Fall and the thrill of a fresh …
Empowering Early Childhood Educators
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Evjue Foundation, as well as to our friends and supporters, for their generous contributions. Your support has been instrumental in making these professional development opportunities possible for …
Expanding Classroom Libraries, Creating Lifelong Learners
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we have been able to purchase a wide selection of the best and newest children’s books to restock the bookshelves across our campus child care and education programs.
Farewell to 2023
Dear Parenting Students, As December unfolds, we understand that this month can bring a whirlwind of activity, especially for those of you who are juggling final exams along with your family responsibilities. During the …
Welcome back to UW-Madison, we missed you!
Dear Parenting Students, On behalf of the Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) at the University of Wisconsin Madison, I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all new and returning students for …