OCCFR Blog

  • 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 …

  • A little girl dances with Bucky Badger.

    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 …

  • Bucky Badger interacts with a little girl wearing her new backpack.

    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 …

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