We count on you, and it's likely that others do, too. When you come to work each day, you don't stop being a parent or guardian, or the child of an elderly relative, or the partner or sibling of an adult who needs care. Or perhaps you're responsible for feeding or exercising a pet. Harvard offers an array of resources to make your balancing act a bit easier. Are you a nursing mom? Wondering how to find daycare or an after-school program? Do you have a back-up plan if your dad's home-care in Florida falls through? Do you need to arrange for pet care? Our Work/Life Liaison, Nina Dickerman, is available to consult with you any time about any concern, as are our EAP counselors, or you can start exploring on your own by following the links on these pages.
As a Harvard School of Public Health employee, you have access to a wide variety of resources for general information about the life stages, events, and situations that you may be facing now, or expect to face one day. There are also financial resources to help support the extra expenses it takes to care for others.
The Work/Life Resources addressed in this section are:
- Health and Wellness
- Life Changes and Transitions
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Community and Special Interest Groups
- Parenthood
- Child Care
- Elder Care and Adult Care
- Educational Work/Life Seminars and Webinars
HARVie Chats: online moderated discussions with experts across the University about topics of personal and professional interest. You can browse through past chat transcripts here.
Work/Life Seminars Series: on-site presentations by specialists in subjects ranging from parenting teens to making a will. Click here for up to date information about the Work/Life Seminar Series.
Do you need answers right now? Here are some links that will lead you to the specific information you need, on the following topics:
Parenthood - Getting Started - for questions about pregnancy; prenatal care; adoption resources; parental leave and transitioning back to work; baby care; and breastfeeding.
Child Care - general information and advice; deciding among child care options; finding and choosing a care provider; schools and after-school programs; summer camps; school vacation programs; back-up and emergency care; family fun opportunities; and how Harvard helps you afford it all.
Elder Care/Adult Care - resource, referral, and emotional support; seminars and support groups; back-up and emergency care; and the Harvard benefits that might apply to your situation.
Pet Care - If your pet matters to you, she matters to us. Harvard's EAP may be able to help you meet your pet's needs.
