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   Family Resource Handbook

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Choosing Child Care Page 5
   Section 1 - Overview Page 5
   Section 2 - Internet Resources Page 5
   Section 3 - Agencies for In-Home Well and Sick Child Care Page 7
          For Profit Nanny Finding Agencies Page 7
          In-Home Child Care Resources Provided by Area College Students Page 8
   Section 4- Childcare at Washington University Page 9
   Section 5- Questions to Ask Child Care Centers      Page 10
                 
Chapter 2: Resources for Expectant and New Parents Page 11
    Section 1 - Campus Lactation Centers Page 11
    Section 2 - Mother's Helpers for Expectant and New
                        Parents
Page 11
                 
Chapter 3: Resources for Older Children Page 14
     Section 1 - Area School Districts Page 14
     Section 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education - Private Page 17
     Section 3 - Area Colleges and Universities Page 20
               
Chapter 4: Summer Camps and Activities for Children   Page 21
     Section 1 - Academic Programs         Page 21
     Section 2 - Volunteer Opportunities          Page 22
     Section 3 - Preschool Camps Page 22
     Section 4 - Day Camps Page 23
     Section 5 - Sports Camps          Page 23
     Section 6 - Equestrian Camps          Page 23
     Section 7 - Drama, Arts, Dance & Music Camps          Page 23
               
Chapter 5: Family Fun in the St. Louis Area Page 24
     Section 1 - Museums Page 25
     Section 2 - Concert Halls & Theatres Page 28
     Section 3 - Zoos, Wildlife Areas, Nature Parks Page 30
     Section 4 - Amusement Parks and Recreation Activities Page 36
     Section 5 - Sports-related Activities Page 38
                  
Chapter 6: Children's Birthday Parties               Page 41
                  
Chapter 7: Fitness Centers             Page 44
                  
Chapter 8: Medical Support Services               Page 45
     Section 1 - Medical Foundations/Resources       Page 45
     Section 2 - Hospice Centers            Page 46
                  
Chapter 9: Resources for Elderly Care Page 47
      Section 1 - Geriatric Assessment Page 47
      Section 2 - Psychiatric Assessment Page 47
      Section 3 - In-Home Assessment Page 47
      Section 4 - Home Health Care Page 48
      Section 5 - Private Duty Nursing Agencies Page 48
      Section 6 - Nursing Home Check List Page 49
      Section 7 - Adult Day Care Centers             Page 51
      Section 8 - Support Services Page 51 
      Section 9 - Advocacy Organizations for Older Adults Page 52
      Section 10 - Transportation and Home-delivered Meals      Page 52
                  
Chapter 10: Resources for the Washington University
                       Community
Page 53
      Section 1 - Human Resources/Benefits           Page 53
      Section 2 - Medical School Map           Page 54
      Section 3 - Hilltop Campus Map Page 55
      Section 4 - St. Louis Metro Maps  Page 56



Last modified: October 4, 2007