Stanford University's commitment to excellence means that Stanford recognizes its obligation to faculty members and their families as people -- with personal, as well as professional, aspirations and goals. The freedom and ability to pursue a fulfilling personal life, in whatever form it takes, contributes significantly to a successful academic career.

Stanford provides many resources, programs and policies that support faculty members and their families described in the links below. As we recognize that "family" takes many forms, the University is constantly reviewing the services it offers to best meet the needs of its faculty and of the people with whom they share their lives -- spouses, partners, children and adult dependents.

Adoption Assitance Programs
Child Care Subsidy Grant Program
Dependent Care Travel Grant Program
On Site Child Care Programs
Elder Care
Emergency and Back-Up Child Care
Faculty Handbook
Junior Faculty Child Care Assistance Program
New Parent Tenure Clock Extension
Parenting Resource
Supporting Full Engagement in Work and Life

Family Matters @ Stanford for Faculty  (PDF 903 KB)

This resourceful booklet provides descriptions of programs, resources and policies that Stanford University offers specifically to support faculty members and their families.