Caring for family members will studying at the University of Toronto, working part-time, or being the first in your family to receive a post-secondary education may present a number of challenges. The following resources can support your professional and academic journey as a student at the Institute of Medical Science.
For students with children
University of Toronto Family Care Office
The Family Care Office provides confidential guidance, resources, referrals, educational programming and advocacy for the University of Toronto community (students, faculty, and staff) and their families.
We raise awareness of family care issues central to the achievement of education and employment equity at the University of Toronto.
Redefining Traditional – for students supporting young children
This website offers a plethora of resources for student-parents and their supporters to navigate the challenges of balancing parenting, academics, and self-care in a COVID-19 context.
Student-parents can find resources for academic success, childcare, finances, health, homeschooling, and recreation. There is also a list of live events for children and their families, as well as a section with multidisciplinary research on the student parent population.
University of Toronto Early Learning Centre
The Early Learning Centre provides support to the family unit of University of Toronto students, staff, and faculty by implementing an early childhood education and care program that strives for excellence in the provision of physical and emotionally nurturing care, and excel in providing an enriched learning environment that is inclusive, bias-free, safe and happy.
Offers daycare services for U of T student-parents.
City of Toronto Child Care Subsidy Calculator
Child care subsidies may be offered by municipalities to help with the cost of child care. If you live in the City of Toronto and would like to have an idea of whether you are financially eligible and how much they would cover, please use the fee calculator on the City of Toronto website.
For more information on childcare subsidy, benefits, and tax credits, please refer to the U of T Family Care Office website.
Finding Quality Childcare – A Guide for Canadian Parents
This website provides resources for Canadian parents in understanding and accessing high-quality child care to meet their, and their children’s needs.
This website and video were developed by the Childcare Resource and Research Unit (CRRU) and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW).
For parents of U of T students
Webinars for parents of U of T students
The Student Life Orientation and Transition Committee hosts webinars for parents, family members and all supporters of new University of Toronto students at the St. George campus. We share key information about transitioning to life as a U of T student.
Handbook for parents & supporters of U of T students
The Parents & Supporters Handbook will make it easier for the parents of U of T students to navigate the many services, programs and opportunities to support your child’s success and overall well-being.
For students supporting seniors
A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors
This guide is your resource for programs and services available to Ontario’s seniors that can help them stay safe and healthy, active and engaged.
Published by the Government of Ontario.
For accessibility support
Accessibility Services
For all assistance with navigating disability-related barriers to academic success at U of T for ongoing or temporary disabilities.
Provided by Student Life.