You need childcare

Disney has a plan for short- and long-term child care needs.

Through your Work-Life and Caregiver Support benefit through Wellthy, you have access to two kinds of support: Concierge and Backup Care. Care can get complicated—whether you’re supporting a child, helping an elder family member, or dealing with something unexpected. Wellthy is here to help. Register starting October 1, 2026.

Check if your work location has an onsite child care program.

Child care programs include:

Use your Sick Time or Care Time.

Disney allows you to use Sick Time or Care Time when your child is ill, or if you have other caregiving needs. If you’re eligible, learn more.

Rewarding, but sometimes stressful.

It takes a lot of trust to place your child in someone else’s care. Just remember—you deserve a break sometimes. Take advantage of the mindfulness resources Disney offers when the pressure starts to add up. 

Seek support during your child-raising years.

Family issues are normal for every household. The Cigna Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is great for individual and couples counseling to address it. You and your loved ones have up to 10 free counseling sessions with a licensed professional and starting January 1, 2027, Disney will be doubling counseling sessions through the EAP from 10 to 20 sessions per topic, per year. Schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-952-6676 or visiting the myCigna.com. You can also access the EAP and other emotional well-being resources to support you during this stage of life by logging in to Disney CareConnect.

Talk to other parents.

There’s strength in numbers. Trade stories and tips with other parents in your community. Your work location may have a related BERG or parents’ group. Learn more.

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