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Because of a lapse in government funding, the information on this website may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the website may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. The NIH Clinical Center (the research hospital of NIH) is open. For more details about its operating status, please visit cc.nih.gov. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at opm.gov.

The Child & Family Program Updates

​​Childcare Center Enrollment – Contractors seeking enrollment for their preschool children ages 36-59 months and have a Maryland worksite are now eligible to join the NIH Childcare Waitlist. The NIH offers quality, competitively priced childcare options at three locations: two on campus and one nearby on Executive Boulevard in Rockville. For more information, please visit the Child and Family Program website.

Family Education Services – NIH institutes/centers are now able to utilize and obtain services to support their workforce as they return to the physical workspace. The Division of Amenities and Transportation Services has implemented a resource that you can take advantage of to aid in addressing a variety of topics, through webinars, support groups, or outreach events for a fixed cost. For additional information regarding how you can best support your staff during this period of return to the physical workplace and beyond, contact Susan Borst.​

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