The University of Michigan has expanded access to its subsidized backup care program as of August, making it available to all currently enrolled students. Offered in partnership with Bright Horizons , a national provider of employer-sponsored care, the program provides up to 15 days annually of lower-cost care for children, adults and elderly family members.

In an email to The Michigan Daily, Matt Snyder, University human relations communications specialist, wrote the expansion of the program is designed to support student caregivers as they juggle both academic commitments and family caregiving responsibilities.

“This service provides access to backup child, adult, and elder care resources at low cost,” Snyder wrote. “The goal is to support students who are also caregivers, provid

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