Work & Family Benefits, Inc. Values Package ®
Monthly Bulletin
August 2005

It's still summer, but school is just around the corner!

Doesn't it seem like you've just finished making summer time arrangements for your children? Yet it's already time to start thinking and planning for the fall! “Back to school” is almost here, and it raises a lot of child care issues for parents!

•  If your children are infants or pre-schoolers, are they enrolled in day care?

•  If they're school-aged, will you (or your spouse, relative, or friend) be able to drop off and pick up your children before and after school?

•  If not, is there before and after school care, and have you enrolled your child?

•  If the care is not at the school, is transportation included, or do you need to arrange it?

•  Do you have back-up care in case your child is sick, and for school holidays?

These are just some of the questions that parents need to address as fall approaches. A special note: in the case of before and after school care, facilities fill up quickly . Therefore, if you will need these services, it is important to make arrangements early.

However - don't panic – call us! Our counselors at Work & Family Benefits, Inc. can gather information on your needs, and then research availability of any services for your child. Just one free call to Work and Family Benefits will relieve your mind, and put us to work to get solutions and resources back to you in a matter of days.

Call on us at Work & Family Benefits for all your dependent care needs! Counselors can be reached at 1-800-328-4071 or www.wfbenefits.com .