Family and Dependent Care: Consultation and Resources

We recognize that the contribution of each individual employee is essential to the success of the University. And, we are aware that your best efforts are made when you know your family is well cared for, safe and sound. Taking care of a family is sometimes a challenge, so at these times we want to be one of your resources as you strive to be a good parent, partner, child, caregiver and/or employee.

Often, solutions to the challenges and responsibilities of parenting, child care and elder care require finding the appropriate resources to assist them, and ourselves. It may also mean exploring options and making decisions about how to best care for our dependent family members. At the Center for Work and Family Life, we are available to help you find the resources you seek to successfully care for those most precious to you.

The links below offer information that may be helpful to you. Additionally, a member of our staff is available to meet with you to discuss your needs and concerns. Our staff can be reached at (213) 821-0800.

• USC Resources
• Community Resources for Children
• Community Resources for Seniors

USC Resources

Children

USC Child Care Programs provides reliable, high-quality group care for children of USC employees and students to enable parents to focus on working and learning each day with assurance and peace of mind.

The USC Family Science Program offers summer "science vacations" for families at the Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island, just 20 miles offshore from Los Angeles. The programs are hosted by staff of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies: they feature educational activities led by experts at the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center as well as hiking, snorkeling and kayaking around "the quiet end" of Catalina Island.

For information about their rates and housing, contact the Wrigley Marine Science Center at (310) 510-4090 or send an email message to: famsci@usc.edu.

The Trojan Kids Camp The National Youth Sports Program, the USC Trojan Kids Camp Program, is designed for economically disadvantaged youth living around the USC Campus. The program provides an opportunity to promote a healthy and active lifestyle to young people ages 9-15.

Each camper will be provided a snack and lunch each day and will be given a camp T-shirt. Applications will be available starting April 6, 2009. There will be a $100.00 voucher available, to cover some of the cost, for students who attend schools and clubs near USC.

Cost: $150.00
Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Where: University Park Campus
Contact: 213 740-5127

The USC School for Early Childhood Education is a preschool and Head Start Program for economically disadvantaged children, 3-5 years of age. A day care program is also available for families in need of extended child care hours.

Elders

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs

The Geriatric Studies Center / Alzheimer's Research Center of California Is staffed by USC faculty and physicians with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and age-related memory loss. They provide evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations, referral to caregiver services and support groups, and the opportunity to participate in clinical drug trials with the most recent advances in medications for memory problems. They also provide evaluation for those who are experiencing the normal memory loss that occurs with age and may not have Alzheimer's disease. If you would like additional information about the center including their current clinical trials, please call (323) 442-7600.

The USC Home Visit Program allows Univerisity of Southern California geriatric specialists to bring crucial medical care to homebound seniors, who find visiting a physician’s clinic a strenuous physical challenge. At the patient’s request, a geriatrician and a geriatric nurse specialist will visit the patient’s home, manage medical issues, call-in pharmacy prescriptions, obtain blood samples for testing, coordinate care with a home health agency, assess home safety, help obtain in-home supportive services, and much more. This team of specialists is supported by a full staff of dedicated medical professionals.

The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification is a university-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independent living for persons of all ages and abilities.

Services at the Andrus Gerontology Center may be accessed here and include the following:

Alzhiemer Disease Research Center (ADRC)
Phone: (213) 740-7777

Andrus Volunteers Gerontology Center (AVGC)
Phone: (213) 821-5452

Center for Autobiography and Life Review

Fall Prevention Center of Excellence

Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center
Phone: (800) 540-4442
Tingstad Older Adult Counseling Center (TOACC)
Phone: (213) 740-3493