{"id":2,"date":"2020-08-05T20:40:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T20:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:57:51","slug":"new-to-mit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/new-to-mit\/","title":{"rendered":"New to MIT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hello-and-welcome-to-mit-s-graduate-family-community\">Hello and welcome to MIT\u2019s graduate family community!&nbsp;We&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re here \u2014 you make our community even more vibrant and close-knit.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-text-align-right has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/sign-up-for-the-grad-families-newsletter\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px\">Sign up for the Grad Families Newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This information is used by the Office of Graduate Education to inform you about family-oriented programming, engage with you about policies that impact graduate student parents, and, on an aggregate level, helps MIT better understand the graduate student family needs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a quick list of highlights offered for graduate student families:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/gpp\/registration\/changes\/childbirth-accommodation-parental-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childbirth and Parental Accommodation Policy\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/finances\/grad-student-fin-assist\/grad-students-with-children-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grant for Graduate Students with Children<\/a> (eligibility restrictions apply; please see more in the FAQ below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.mit.edu\/worklife\/child-care\/backup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 days of back-up childcare service<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/sgalison\/1-hour-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One-on-one meeting to learn about family resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/sign-up-for-the-grad-families-newsletter\/\">Graduate families newsletter with family-focused programming and policies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mitgain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Graduate Assistance Information Network \u2013 (GAIN)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information on getting acclimated to the MIT campus and Cambridge\/Boston community is below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-20\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Timeline for admitted students<\/h2><div id=\"ac-20\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upon acceptance of your offer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look at <a href=\"https:\/\/graduatehousing.mit.edu\/housing-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT family housing<\/a> options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>For students with children 0-4:<\/em> look at <a href=\"https:\/\/eeclead.my.site.com\/findchildcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">childcare options<\/a> and get on wait lists for the fall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>April 14 &#8211; April 30, 2026: Register for housing selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 30: <a href=\"https:\/\/graduatehousing.mit.edu\/get-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early housing selection<\/a> for students with families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early June: Pre-orientation webinar for incoming grad students with children. Hosted by Program Administrator for Grad Students with Children, <a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/profiles\/graduate-families-administrator\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/profiles\/graduate-families-administrator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Galison<\/a>. Details coming soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>[Date TBD] Move into MIT housing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>For students with children 5 and up:<\/em> register for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsd.us\/our-schools\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cpsd.us\/our-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public schools<\/a> and after school programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are new to the area, establish your family with health care providers. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/health.mit.edu\/services\/primary-care\/your-primary-care-team\">MIT Health<\/a> to search providers in the MIT system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/sign-up-for-the-grad-families-newsletter\/\">Join our newsletter list<\/a> to stay up to date on family friendly events and resources!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>September 2 &amp; 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/community-belonging\/graduate-student-orientation\/\">Grad student orientation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 8: Stop by the Grad Resource fair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[Date TBD]: Attend MIT Families orientation event (children and spouses are invited!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply for the Grant for Graduate Students with Children (application will be open September 1-30)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-21\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Housing information<\/h2><div id=\"ac-21\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MIT offers two on-campus housing options for families with children as well as an off-campus housing office to facilitate your housing search.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing for couples <br>&amp; families with children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MIT &#8211; Site 4 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIT &#8211; Westgate housing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIT affiliated residences &#8211; Grad Junction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduatehousing.mit.edu\/housing-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Housing for couples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MIT &#8211; 70 Amherst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIT &#8211; Edgerton House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIT &#8211; Sydney-Pacific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7a45f77c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/graduatehousing.mit.edu\/housing-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-campus housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MIT also provides resources to support those looking to live off-campus, including rental listings and reviews of lease documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mitoffcampus.com\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-22\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Getting to know your city\/town<\/h2><div id=\"ac-22\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/whereis.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the MIT campus<\/a> and the surrounding area with this map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/4\/edit?mid=1i0YNzpQzO2Zou13n9ZahvjL1L7feLFA5&amp;ll=42.36380712747881%2C-71.11578211756785&amp;z=14\" target=\"_blank\">local restaurants and grocers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local city and town pages\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourarlington.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.yourarlington.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arlington<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/guides\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boston<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklinema.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brookline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgema.gov\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgema.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambridge&#8217;s local government<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finditcambridge.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.finditcambridge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FindItCambridge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofmalden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medfordma.org\/about-medford-ma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medford<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somervillema.gov\/moving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Somerville<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincyma.gov\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quincy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-23\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Getting around town<\/h2><div id=\"ac-23\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/facilities\/transportation\/shuttles\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shuttle services<\/a> are available around Cambridge and the surrounding areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public transportation, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBTA (or the &#8216;T&#8217;)<\/a>, can help you get around town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-24\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Public spaces in town&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-24\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgema.gov\/cdd\/parks\/parksmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local playgrounds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/swimming-pools-wading-pools-and-spray-decks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public libraries with kids programming:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgema.gov\/Departments\/cambridgepubliclibrary\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgema.gov\/Departments\/cambridgepubliclibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cambridge Public Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somervillepubliclibrary.org\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Somerville Public Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-25\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Public safety<\/h2><div id=\"ac-25\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the quickest response to on-campus emergencies, the <a href=\"https:\/\/police.mit.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT Police Department<\/a> is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at <a href=\"tel:6172531212\">(617) 253-1212<\/a> or dialing 100 from any MIT phone. You may wish to save the number on your mobile phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live off-campus and are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"webinarquestions\">Questions from previous New Families webinar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When do we typically set up the MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) for our family?&nbsp; Do we seek that out, or will we be contacted to do it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 2024, the open enrollment period is July 15\u2013August 15. Students will get an email on July 15 inviting them to enroll family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re not on the MIT SHIP, can you use resources at MIT Health?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can use some MIT Health resources! See which <a href=\"https:\/\/health.mit.edu\/my-mit\/students\/included-tuition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">services are included in your tuition<\/a> on the MIT Health site. However, this applies to the enrolled student, not to their family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your family is not on an MIT health plan and you need help finding health care providers, <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.mit.edu\/worklife\/gain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT GAIN<\/a> can offer assistance locating providers within your health insurance network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does MIT SHIP cover a partner and children?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if you select the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentinsuranceoffice.mit.edu\/about\/mit-ship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family plan<\/a> and pay the additional premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I sign up for the grad families newsletter?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you have to do is fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/sign-up-for-the-grad-families-newsletter\/\">newsletter signup form<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It looks like MBAs are not eligible for the Grant for Graduate Students with Children (GGSC) grant. Is that correct?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes; please see this page for <a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/finances-employment\/financial-assistance-and-grants\/mit-grant-for-graduate-students-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more information on eligibility<\/a>. If you are not eligible for these grants but are experiencing financial challenges with family-focused expenses for your children\u2019s childcare, healthcare, or housing, please contact your degree program office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the GGSC available for international students who don&#8217;t have SSN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, as long as you meet the other <a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/finances-employment\/financial-assistance-and-grants\/mit-grant-for-graduate-students-with-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eligibility criteria<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are there courses or certificates that spouses and partners can utilize? Are there other professional development opportunities for spouses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! There are many resources available in the Boston and Cambridge area, as well as these key opportunities from MIT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ocw.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT OpenCourseWare<\/a> (free courses online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/micromasters.mit.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT MicroMasters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do we get connected to the MIT Families Slack?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Sarah at <a href=\"mailto:gradfamilies@mit.edu\">gradfamilies@mit.edu<\/a> to be added!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you know who the best person to reach out to would be regarding sign up for back up care?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.mit.edu\/worklife\/gain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT GAIN staff<\/a> for any technical issues with backup childcare.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note: Enrollment in the backup care benefit is subject to a benefits verification process, and it may take up to two weeks after your start date for your eligibility to be verified in the system. The benefit is not accessible prior to the completion of this verification process, therefore, enrollment is not guaranteed during the first two weeks of your graduate program. If you receive the message, \u201celigibility check failed,\u201d while enrolling at&nbsp;mitstudents.care.com, your benefits-eligibility has not yet been verified in the system.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you are unable to enroll in the backup care benefit two weeks after your start date, please reach out to worklife@mit.edu to troubleshoot. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In the meantime, if you need assistance locating temporary or ongoing child care options, you may contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitgain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIT GAIN<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:8446484246\">844-648-4246<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I find daycare or childcare centers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve collected advice and resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/oge.mit.edu\/families\/childcare-school-enrollment\/\">finding childcare<\/a> on the grad families website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello and welcome to MIT\u2019s graduate family community!&nbsp;We&#8217;re glad you&#8217;re here \u2014 you make our community even more vibrant and close-knit. 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