Parent Support Network, Hyde Park Union Church at 5600 S. Woodlawn,

(773) 363-6063

• Runs through academic year for children 5 years and younger
• Runs support- and playgroups, seminars and other special events, has a newsletter.
• Non-for profit, all volunteer staff
• No religious affiliation
• Regular meetings for different age groups and working parents and home schoolers.

Bixler Park and Playground,  57^th and Kenwood Ave:  a popular meeting place for University parents and kids

• At Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, 5480 S. Kenwood, 773-643-4062, (annual fee; open three mornings a week form the Fall through Spring).  Contact program director Camille Hamilton-Dye for further information.
• In University Housing, 51^st and Dorchester Ave. Offers Before and After School Care.  Contact Mora Barron at 643-4075

• 57^th Street Bookstore. 1301 E. 5^th St., Thursday & Saturday 10 am     (773) 684-1300
• Chicago Public Library – Blackstone Branch (773) 764-7690

• Meets 1^st Tuesday each month, basement of the Hyde Park Union Church at 5600 S. Woodlawn.
• Contact information:  Betty (773) 775-6092

Medela Breastpump Rentals – Cheryl Renz (also an MD at UCH) – (773) 268-1845

Special Thanks to Pritzker Medical School for the information