Broad is committed to supporting our employees with caregiving responsibilities, at home and in the workplace.
Seramount (formerly Working Mother) has recognized the Broad Institute as one of its 100 Best Companies in 2023— and a Best Company for Dads for the second consecutive year — for our ongoing commitment to forward-thinking workplace programs in the areas of family support, parental leave, enhanced mental health services, flexibility, and inclusive gender-neutral benefits for families. Broad was also named a 100 Best Company in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022, and we are proud to be one of the few non-profit organizations named on the list once more. Here, at a glance, are some of the caregiving benefits available to benefits-eligible members of the Broad community.
Becoming a parent
Paid parental leave: Competitive paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including foster and adoptive parents.
Family planning: Broad’s inclusive family planning medical benefits are comprehensive and cover the cost of a range of services when enrolled in a Broad Institute medical plan.
Adoption assistance: Broad employees may seek reimbursement for up to $10,000 of qualified adoption expenses, with a lifetime maximum of $30,000.
Finding care
Child care briefings: To demystify the often daunting task of finding child care, Broad's work-life and well-being office offers monthly onsite briefings on finding and evaluating child care.
Personalized care searches: Through our Care.com benefit and KGA Life Services, Broad’s employee assistance program, Broadies can request free, personalized child and elder care research and matching.
Backup care: Broad partners with Care.com and Bright Horizons to offer caregivers up to 15 days per year of subsidized backup adult or child care.
Paying for care
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) matching funds: A Dependent Care FSA allows caregivers to pay for the first $5,000 of their annual care expenses with pre-tax income. Broad contributes $2,000 to each participating Broadie's account.
Child care financial assistance: Broadies who meet eligibility criteria may apply for up to $9,000 of financial assistance per year to defray the costs of child care, including before- and after-school care and summer camp.