SERVICES OFFERED

The following is a sampling of services provided.  If your needs differ, just ask!

• FREE INSTRODUTORY CONSULTATION 

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• CONSULTATION as a local contact and resource for your family.  

  •  It can be very helpful to have a local contact to help you and your family as questions come up!  

  • One-off or regularly scheduled appointments available.  

• LOCATION RESEARCH 

  • Tour/overview of areas your family are interested in, highlighting neighborhoods, schools, housing options, transportation access, shopping, local amenities, etc.

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• HOUSING SEARCH & RENTAL ASSISTANCE

  • Outline your personal needs and wishes

  • Assistance navigating the rental process  

  • Connect with real estate agent if needed

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•  HOME SERVICES ARRANGEMENT

  • Assist with utility hook up

  • Housekeeping – referrals for house cleaning services, arrangement of pre-move deep cleaning, lawn & garden care. 

  • Coordination of home repairs, etc.

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• EDUCATON

  • Assistance navigating the local system (preschool, elementary, middle & high school), taking into account individual & family needs 

    • School Search – public & private options

    • Facilitate Tours

    • Enrollment assistance

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• CHILDCARE

  • Consult regarding options

    • Babysitter

    • Nanny

    • Day Care Programs

    • Summer camp

    • School based childcare for Elementary and Preschool aged children

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• HEALTH CARE guidance

  • Finding care providers (doctor, dentist, pediatrician, orthodontist, etc.), navigating the local medical system, school requirements for student enrollment.

• RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES for KIDS & FAMILIES

  • summer camps

  • classes & activities

  • gyms, etc.

• CONNECT LOCALLY

  • Help families connect with the local community via monthly meet ups, list serves, clubs, activities, etc.

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• DRIVERS LICENSE and MOTOR VEHICLE (MD MVA & DC DMV)

  • Facilitation with the process of getting a local driver’s license and vehicle registration

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• Referrals for LANGUAGE CLASSES & TRANSLATION SERVICES

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• HOLIDAY PREPARATION, including advice for local/U.S.-centric holiday celebrations

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• Consult about EVENT PLANNING

• Assistance with TRAVEL RESEARCH & VACATION PLANNING

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• ACCOMODATION & ENTERTAINMENT ARRANGEMENTS for out of town guests