Types of Available Information
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
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