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Events

BBQ Lunch - Saturday May 13th, 2006


Caltech Resource Links

Staff/Faculty Consultation Center

  • Childcare referrals and information - please contact the office as the website is out of date on this topic
  • Senior resources
  • Worklife education classes
  • Lactation programs
  • Resource Library

Caltech Worklife Program

  • Contact Amy Malak - Milikan 326 - x8360 - amym@caltech

Child Care Assistance Program - Applications for 2006 are due Sept 30, 2005

  • Eligible applicants may receive up to $4000 per year to help defray childcare costs
  • Awards are made to eligible faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with dependent children under 10 years of age.

The Children's Center at Caltech

Child Education Center

Caltech Childcare Referral List

The Villa Family Housing

Women's Center


Caltech Clubs

The Women's Club

  • Babysitting Co-op - Cooperative babysitting group which provides a JPL or Caltech parent who will come to your home and babysit your children. In exchange, you are asked to do the same for other members of the group.
  • Preschool Playgroup - Birth to school age children can participate in crafts, song and story time, and romping in the part. The group also provides a supportive environment for parents and caregivers. Members sign-up in advance to bring snacks and crafts. A field trip is organized every 3-4 months. Tuesday mornings between 10-noon at Tournament Park.
  • Wednesdays in the Park - Informal conversations, camaraderie, and comestibles for grown-ups while the little ones play. All are welcome. Wednesday morning 10-noon at Tournament Park.
  • Baby Furniture and Household Equipment Loan Pool (HELP) - Volunteers from the women's club staff a pool from which Caltech and JPL employees can borrow maternity clothes, cribs, strollers, toys, household equipment, and more. Nominal donations are requested for some items. Staffed Thursday mornings between 10am and 1pm at 234 S. Catalina Ave. Call 626-584-9773 or e-mail furnpool@caltech for more information.


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Harmony Gates and Erin Koos - Committee Chairs
Last Updated 01/2006