by Cigdem Unal, Director, Office of Child Care and Family Resources This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Charlotte Zolotow Award event at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) at UW–Madison. This meaningful …
Letters from the Director
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child: A Message of Gratitude and Hope
Dear Families, Children, and Early Childhood Educators, As we welcome the Week of the Young Child (April 11-17, 2026) we are reminded of the deep importance of this special celebration. Sponsored by the National Association …
A Decade of Dedication: Expanding Child Care Access and Strengthening Support for UW–Madison Families
by Cigdem Unal, Director, Office of Child Care and Family Resources August 2025 marked the ten-year anniversary of Cigdem Unal’s leadership as Director of the Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR). In this …
Building Connection and Community Across Our UW–Madison Child Care and Education System (CCES)
By Cigdem Unal, Director, Office of Child Care and Family Resources (OCCFR) There’s a special kind of energy that fills the room when our dedicated and passionate early childhood education leaders come together — an …
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 …
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 …
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 …