Resources for New Department Members

Family Support

• UF Anesthesiology Family Pulse WhatsApp Group: Click here to sign up
• Healthy Families of Florida

Schools

• Alachua County Public Schools
• Niche Best Schools in Gainesville
• Fun 4 Gator Kids

Childcare

• UF Early Childhood Collaborative (AKA BabyGator)
• UF GatorPerks Program has discounts for childcare such as Oak Hall, O2B Kids, and A Child’s Academy
• Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency
• Summer camps
• Gainesville Health & Fitness Kids Club – free childcare while you work out
• Babysitter groups on Facebook
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillesnappysitters
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/755856858769115
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvilleflparentsandsitters

Family Fun

• The Mom Walk Collective
• 1,000 Books before Kindergarten
• Alachua County Library Kids Events
• Alachua County Library Sensory Toys
• Story time at the Sante Fe Zoo
• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
• Early Literacy
• Free Baby Samples
• Tot Trot Nature Walk
• Fun for Gator Kids
• Cade Museum Sparks Little Sparks Program
• Sun Country Sports Center (Jonesville)
• ToneWood Family Music
• Family events at the Harn Museum of Art

Mental Health & Wellness

• UF Employee Assistance Program
• UF Employee Assistance Program for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependents
• Caregiver Support

Fitness Centers

• Chuze Fitness
• Gainesville Health & Fitness
• B3Gyn
• Gainesville Barbell
• Crunch Fitness

Housing

• UF Faculty House Rentals
• UF Financial Literacy: Home Ownership
• UF Off-Campus Housing Locator

Culture & Events

• UF Culture & Events
• Visit Gainesville: What’s Good and Visitor Guide

Outdoor Activities

• Visit Gainesville: Outdoor Recreation