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January 5, 2012<o:p></o:p></p>
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Please Post/Circulate <o:p></o:p></p>
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To: Staff</p>
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Re: Sittercity is Now Available<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">We
are pleased to announce that Sittercity, a new work-life benefit that gives members access to more than two million nationwide caregivers, is now available to all eligible faculty and staff members.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">In
the May 2010 report of the Systemwide Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (SACSW) to President Yudof, a recommendation was made to provide back-up childcare, eldercare, and related services for UC employees. Sittercity, the vendor chosen by the University
to provide this program, is a web-based resource available to eligible employees at all UC campuses and in many locations across the United States. The caregivers listed on Sittercity’s website meet diverse care needs, helping employees balance their work-life
demands.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">The
cost of membership is paid by the University. Employees pay only for the services of the caregivers they select. To activate your free membership and to learn how to use the program, go to
<a href="http://www.sittercity.com/universityofcalifornia">www.sittercity.com/universityofcalifornia</a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sittercity helps find:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Babysitters for after-school, school vacations, extended work hours, special needs children, and last-minute care needs<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Nannies for full- and part-time, infant and young child care<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Senior care providers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Dog walkers and pet sitters<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Tutors and housekeepers</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> </span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sittercity provides UC employees with access to local, pre-screened caregivers and the tools (including reviews, references
and background checks) to review and select the caregiver of their choice. While Sittercity employs many pre-screening and on-going monitoring processes, and will provide support to UC employees if there are concern<span style="color:#1F497D">s</span>, UC
employees are responsible for their use of Sittercity, including selecting, hiring, paying and managing the caregivers of their choice.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Employees eligible for this program include non-represented employees who are currently eligible for health insurance.
Eligibility of represented employees for Sittercity participation is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will be posted on the Sittercity website.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">We encourage you to take advantage of this new resource, as it is an excellent addition to UC’s work-life benefit programs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:16.0pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For questions, please call the Benefits Office at extension 2-4766.</span></p>
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