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Child Care Information
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Longwood Area and
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Care Centers
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Backup Care
Choosing a
Summer Camp
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A wealth of family resources and information is available to you

A Handbook — You can request a free copy of the newest edition of the Harvard University and Affiliates Family Resource Handbook. Informative chapters include: pregnancy and postpartum resources • choosing child care • general resources for families • resources for older children • resources for the elderly • things to do with children in the Boston area.

Child Care — Help in determining child care needs is available to parents. Information regarding: child care centers • family child care homes • in-home child care agencies • continuing to breastfeed when you go back to work • after school programs • preschools • finding a babysitter • public and private schools • school vacation programs • summer camps.

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

Family Support and Education Programs— 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 sending an email to the address below.

The Harvard Medical Center 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

child care information :: child care subsidies :: longwood area and hospital-affiliated child care centers
emergency and backup care :: choosing a summer camp :: family support and education programs
breast feeding rooms at HMS :: family leave policies :: elder care and caregiver support
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