Welcome Aboard!
Did you and your family just report in? Boston can be overwhelming; while the city itself is small,the metro area is large. That can make it difficult to decide where to live and get settled. Here are few topics you'll want to read about to feel more at home.
Housing
BAH Calculator--Boston has one of the highest costs of living in the continental US. Your BAH can help decide whether your family will live on the economy or apply for base housing.
Hanscom AFB Family Housing--Hanscom Air Force Base, located just south of Bedford, Mass, is a 21 mile drive to the D1 office. Residents of Hanscom housing take commuter rail or shuttle bus + subway to commute.
Zillow--Zillow is a real estate sale/rental search engine that can help you get centered.
Realtor--Realtor.com is another search engine for real estate sales/rentals. You can also hire a realtor to do the legwork for you.
Commuting
Hanscom AFB Family Housing--Hanscom Air Force Base, located just south of Bedford, Mass, is a 21 mile drive to the D1 office. Residents of Hanscom housing take commuter rail or shuttle bus + subway to commute.
Zillow--Zillow is a real estate sale/rental search engine that can help you get centered.
Realtor--Realtor.com is another search engine for real estate sales/rentals. You can also hire a realtor to do the legwork for you.
Commuting
MBTA--This is our transit system in the Boston Metro area. The T includes railway, subway, buses and ferries. You can also get a free Charlie Card to reload with fare money or a pass.
EZ Pass--There are many highways and bridges with tolls. If you or your spouse will be commuting via car, think about the EZPass.
School System
School Profiles--Massachusetts divides their school districts by township, so there are hundreds of school districts in the state. Once your family has found a home, you can research the school system via the Dept of Educations profiles.
School System
School Profiles--Massachusetts divides their school districts by township, so there are hundreds of school districts in the state. Once your family has found a home, you can research the school system via the Dept of Educations profiles.
Child Care
US Government Child Care Resources--This government site is full of resources from finding suitable child care, to educational materials.
Child Care Aware--This resource and referral agency is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping parents find high quality affordable child care.
Child Care Referrals in Boston Metro Area--Child Care Choices of Boston serves as a referral and resource center for parents in Boston and some of the immediate surrounding towns: Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Revere, Somerville and Winthrop.
Child Care Subsidy Program--You may qualify for child care subsidy benefits, determined by your total family income. To see if your family qualifies, or for more information, email uscgchildcare@gsa.gov or call1-866-508-0371.
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