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"As the nation’s biomedical research agency, we are committed to improving health for all Americans. Science has shown that our family relationships have an important effect on our physical well-being. I am proud of the substantial work-life resources available to the NIH workforce, and I encourage each of you to participate in Work and Family Month so you can take advantage of the resources that are most helpful to you."

- Dr. Francis Collins, NIH Director (October 2019)

Work and Family Month

This year, Work and Family Month will be VIRTUAL, informative and overflowing with valuable resources to assist you with your current and future work and family responsibilities. Work and Family Month is a partnership of the NIH Office of Research Services and Office of Human Resources.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn how
NIH cares for and supports its workforce!

There is something for EVERYONE:

federal employees, fellows/trainees, and contractors
newly hired, mid-career employees, and those looking towards retirement
single people, married couples, child dependents, and adult/elder dependents

Working parents/caregivers will also find specific information/resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Work and Family Month 2020 Calendar of Events provides information in many formats: websites, PDFs, archived webinars, vignettes and LIVE presentations.

Each week has a theme that targets a specific phase during your work and family life cycle. Each theme is located in the far left box under Theme & Resources.

Week 1: New Employees, and Single/Married

Week 2: Mid-Career Employees, and Those With Children of All Ages

Week 3: Pre-Retirement Employees, and Those With Adult Dependent and Elder Care Needs

Week 4: Work-Life@NIH

Many of the services and programs provided can be used at any stage of your work and family life cycle. Be sure to check the calendar frequently and bookmark it as information will be added and updated throughout the month. Please share the Work and Family Month 2020 Calendar of Events with co-workers and colleagues.

October 2020 Calendar of Events

Theme & Resources	Monday	TUESDAY	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 1 New Employees Single/Married Foil the Flu Free Flu Clinics during the month of October, both at on and off campus locations. Click on the image below for more information. Need Emotional Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic? HERE TO LISTEN Staff Support Line 301-451-1151 Learn more click here	5 11 am – 12 pm Ergonomics at Home - How to Make It Work! LIVE Event On-line Only click here for a brief description and WebEx link Learn more about Ergonomics click here NIH Workforce Resource Eligibility Matrix Learn more click here NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE): Trainees, Investigators, and Staff Learn more click here NIH OHR: Understanding Your Benefits Learn more click here	6 NIH Back-up Care Program: Self care, child care and adult care Learn more click here NIH OHR: Understanding Your Leave Learn more click here NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) - Clubs - A fun way to connect with the NIH community. Learn more click here NIH Employee Intranet : Where to find popular links, announcements, and information about the NIH. (NIH staff only) Learn more	7 1 pm – 2 pm Generations at Work LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here Overview of Housing Options Provided by MD Department of Housing and Community Development Webinar Archived Webinar click here NIH OHR: Understanding Your Pay Learn more click here NIH Listservs - A thousand possibilities to connect with the NIH Community. Begin Your Search Today! click here	8 NIH Employee Assistance Program: Information and Services Learn more click here NIH Transhare Program Learn more click here NIH Blood Bank: Save a Life...Become a Blood Donor Today. Learn more click here NIH OHR: Find Your HR Contacts Learn more click here NIH CFC Kickoff - Virtual Event Learn more click here	9 NIH ORS Resource and Referral Services: Child, Adult, Legal, Financial, and Identity Theft
Theme & Resources	Monday	TUESDAY	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 2 Mid-Career Young Children to College Age Fitness for You Click Here for a list of FREE VIRTUAL "Fitness for You" classes during the month. NIH Child and Family Programs Services during COVID-19. click here	12 Federal Holiday NIH Child and Family Programs: CHILD Resources NIH Child and Family Programs: SCHOOL AGE Resources	13 NIH Nursing Mothers Program Learn More click here NIH Nursing Mothers Program Webinar Archived Webinar click here NIH Child Care Centers and the NIH Wait List Learn more click here NIH Parent Listserv Join today! click here NIH Mentoring Program Learn more click here Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar Series click here to learn more about the leadership and management series and access archived webinars.	14 11 am – 12 pm Ergonomics for Our Children LIVE Event On-line Only click here for a brief description and WebEx link 5 pm - 6 pm Understanding Medicare - NIH Federal Credit Union LIVE Event On-line Only Registration link click here Ask the NIH Parent Coach: Help is just an email away! click here NIH Child Care Board Learn more click here NIH OHR Guide To: Parental Leave Learn More click here	15 11 am - 12 pm Self-Care for Busy Parents Webinar - NIH Employee Assistance Program LIVE Event On-line Only click here for a brief description and WebEx link Supporting Families During the Pandemic Webinar Series. Click on the title of the Archived Webinar below to view. Elementary Students Middle and High School Students College Students Preschoolers (3-5 years old) Children and Technology NIH Training Center: View Full Course Catalog, Preview FY2021 Q1 Classes Now, and Classes by Role Learn more click here	16 Financial Planning and 529 College Saving Plans Webinar Archived Webinar click here NIH Child Care Subsidy Program Learn more click here NIH Child Care Subsidy Program: Who Is Eligible and How to Apply Webinar Archived Webinar click here NIH Leadership Development Programs Learn more click here
Theme & Resources	Monday	TUESDAY	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 3 Pre-Retirement Adult/Elderly Care NIH Child and Family Programs: ADULT-ELDER Resources	19 Supporting Families During the Pandemic: Caregiving of Elderly and Adult Love Ones Webinar Archived Webinar click here Compassion Fatigue and Self Care for the Caregiver Webinar Archived Webinar click here NIH Adult Care Support Listserv Join today! Learn more click here	20 9 am - 10:30 am OHR Retirement 101 LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here 12 pm - 1 pm Physical Fitness to Support Emotional Well-being - Employee Wellness Seminar LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here 6 pm – 7 pm Income for Life - Guaranteeing Retirement Income to Last a Lifetime LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here Save Smart, Retire Well Webinar Archived Webinar click here	21 1 pm – 2 pm Maintaining Your Well-being in Retirement LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here 1 pm – 2 pm Money Management Skills: Options for Dealing with Debt Webinar - NIH Federal Credit Union LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here	22 9 am – 10 am OHR Benefits Open Season: Be Prepared LIVE Event On-line Only Meeting Link click here NIH OHR Retirement: Learn About Your Retirement Resources Learn more click here NIH Training Center's Retirement Seminars - It's never too early to start planning. Learn more click here	23 Multiple Sessions Available to Fit Your Family's Schedule NIH Virtual Cyber Safety Family Day LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link and Information click here NIH Aging and Adult-Dependent Care Committee Learn more click here NIH OHR After Retirement: What to Expect, When to Expect It, and Who to Contact If You Have Questions Learn more click here Aging Productively Webinar Archived Webinar click here
Theme & Resources	Monday	TUESDAY	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 4 Work-Life@NIH NIH Child and Family Programs: FAMILY Resources	26 NIH Leave Flexibilities and Workplace Resources during COVID-19 Learn more click here Be sure to check out the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services website for a variety of worksite enrichment programs and transportation services, such as food services, parking and shuttle options, fitness opportunities and child and elder care programs.	27 9:00 am – 11:30 am Work-Life@NIH: A Supervisor's Guide to Enhancing Workforce Well-being LIVE Event On-line Only Register through LMS Course#NIHWRD1003 NIH Work-Life Toolkit: Available resources cover key work-life areas that include financial, physical, social, community, and purpose (career). Learn more click here NIH OHR Work/Life at NIH Learn more click here	28 12 pm – 1 pm Meet the NIH Work-Life Stakeholder Groups LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here 1 pm – 2 pm Caregiving - When Life Happens to Those We Love - NIH Federal Credit Union LIVE Event On-line Only Registration Link click here NIH CIVIL Program Learn more click here NIH Ombudsman Office Webinar Archived Webinar click here NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Learn more click here	29 11 am – 12:30 pm Greening From Home: NIH Green Team shares ideas on how to green your home and communities LIVE Event On-Line Only click here for a brief description and WebEx link. Check out the Wellness@NIH website for information on key health topics and services. NIH Leave Bank Learn more click here	30 Lunch and Learn Webinars: Check out over 60 archived webinars covering parenting, infants and toddlers, school-ages and teenagers, parenting, adult/elder dependent care, legal and financial issues and work-life. Learn more click here NIH News in Health - A monthly newsletter brining you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research click here to access current, past and special issues.

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RESOURCES

Check out these resources that can assist you with your career, family responsibilities and well-being.

Sign language interpreting services are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in the live events should contact Tonya Lee at leet2@mail.nih.gov or the Federal Relay Service @ 800-877-8339. Requests should be made five days in advance of the event.

Transcripts are available for archived webinars by contacting Ms. Tonya Lee at leet2@mail.nih.gov.