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Our Lady of Refuge Church and /or the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are not responsible for the accuracy or integrity of information found on the web sites associated with these links, nor for the integrity of the individuals and/or organizations sponsoring the sites.  The links to Resources for Work, School and Home are provided for the convenience of viewers who must make their own decisions about the accuracy and use of information found therein

Academic Resources and Financial Aid

Links to Colleges and Universities around the World
Guidelines for admission tests, scholarships, financial aid, student life, etc.
Guidelines for Parents, Students and Teachers 
Information on how to obtain educational loans, scholarships, grants, etc.  
Princeton Review
Prospective students can research schools, learn how to improve test scores, apply for admission and even loans online.
College Financial Planning
College expense planning, links to scholarship and grant listings,   school tuition loans, etc.
MyRichUncle.com
Information and guidance in researching government and private loans for college students.  Can apply online.

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Adoption

Adoption.org
Directed toward individuals who are thinking of adopting a child. The articles cover questions commonly asked by prospective adoptive parents.  
Adopting.org
Site devoted to helping persons who are considering adoption.  Topics include Unplanned Pregnancy, Hoping to Adopt, International Adoption, Just Adopted, Birthfamily Search,  Adoptive Families, Foster Parenting, Stepfamily Adoption.

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Balancing Work and Home Life

Blue Suit Mom - Links to articles of interest to working mothers - family, career, work, health, etc.
Work-Life Balance Quiz - Answer the questions in this quiz and see how well you are balancing work and home life.  
Parentline - Article and links for parents who are trying to balance family and work responsibilities.

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Bereavement - Dealing with Death in the Family  

Serious Illness in the Family
Articles on how to help the patient, the family and caregivers deal with terminal illness, death and grief  
Helping Family Deal with Death of a Loved One - Practical advice to help yourself, children and other adults deal with death.
Catholic Cemeteries in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
A listing of cemeteries and a description of services they provide.
Catholic Cemeteries in the Diocese of Orange
Addresses, phone numbers, contacts, photos

 

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Child Care and Parenting

Parenting Website 
Comprehensive information and advice for parenting children of all ages and dealing with special situations – e.g., being a stepparent, grandparent, single parent etc.  
Child Care Resources – a listing of child care centers across the United States – a great help for working parents.
Guidelines for Selecting Child Care
When selecting a child care center, be sure to find one that is suited to your family's needs.  Use these guidelines

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Community Service Agencies  

United Way 
A listing of United Way agencies in the United States and Canada.  United Way agencies have  information and referral hotlines, and can refer callers to a wide variety of services available in their local communities.  
Catholic Charities and 
Services and Sites in the San Pedro Region of the Archdiocese 
Find services provided through the Archdiocesan Catholic Charities organization
 

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Elder Care  

Aging Parents and Elder Care
Wide variety of resources on aging and  elder care
Care Guide at Home
articles dealing with topics of concern to family members who are helping elderly parents find appropriate care.
Nursing Home Compare
Detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.  Information on nursing home deficiencies and recommendations obtained from official inspections.  
Elder Care Planning
A site devoted to helping seniors plan for their futures.

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Employment - Job Search

Job Hunting and Career Tools
Hints from experts.
Tips for Preparing Job Applications and Resumes   
Directed toward government jobs, but applicable to many employers
Resume Builder  
Step-by-step help in building your resume.
Sample Resumes and Cover Letters         
Career Change for Older Workers -Third Age Career
Articles and practical help for older workers who are considering a career change.
Monster-Dot-Com Job Listings – over one million jobs listed on this web site – international, US and local Southern California.  Covers a wide variety of job skills.  
Government Jobs
Find listings of jobs with the government.  
America’s Job Bank Listings – listing of over one million jobs available - nationwide or local
Job Hunt Listings – identify job openings by geographic area, industry or employer.

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