Types of Available Information

A wealth of family resources and information is available to you

Child Care - Help in determining child care needs is available to parents. Information regarding:

• child care centers
• family child care providers
• in-home child care agencies (for nannies and au pairs)
• Back to Work and Continuing to Breastfeed
• preschools
• after school care programs
• public and private schools
• summer camps
• back-up care programs
• emergency child care
• school vacation programs
• finding a babysitter
• child care tuition assistance

Family Education and Support

• Buying Your First Home Seminars
• Selling Your Home Workshops
• Will Writing Workshops
• Saving for Your Child’s Education
• Time Management for Busy Families
• Helping Your Child through the College Application Process

Elder Care - Help in identifying community resources and services is available to employees caring for their elderly relatives. Information is available regarding:

• adult day health care
• home health care services
• hospice care
• legal issues
• housing options
• Medicare and Medicaid information
• respite care
• support groups
• transportation
• visiting nurses
  

Lunchtime Programs and Seminars

• Experts address issues of concern to employees who are attempting to balance work and family life.
• Programs are offered for parents with children of all ages, as well as those caring for aging relatives.
• A schedule is available by calling 617 432-1615 or by contacting the
  Office of Work and Family.

Location

The Office of Work and Family is located at
164 Longwood Avenue
Room 106
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-432-1615
Fax: 617-432-4259
barbara_wolf@hms.harvard.edu