U.S. Department of State

LOCAL RESOURCES

• The Overseas Briefing Center subscribes to The Washingtonian and Washington Consumers' Checkbook. Current and past print issues are available in the Center. Staff also retains online access. For more information, please email a resource specialist.
• IQ: Information Quest is a free 24-hour/ 7 days per week counseling, education and referral service that can help Department of State employees find the programs, providers, information, and resources they need to manage personal and professional responsibilities. IQ: Information Quest provides information on childcare, eldercare, health and wellness, adoption, and much more. Go to www.worklife4you.com, call 800-222-0364 (TTC 800-262-7848), or e-mail specialist@lifecare.com.

Find your local community

Washington, DC

• Washington DC City Site

Northern Virginia

• Alexandria
• Arlington
• Falls Church
• Fairfax County
• Loudon County
• Prince William County
• Culpepper
• Northern Virginia Magazine
• NorthernVA.com

Maryland

• Annapolis
• Montgomery County
• Prince George's County
• Charles County
• Howard County
• Anne Arundel County

Stay up-to-date with national and local news with the following resources:

• The Washington Post
• The Washington Times
• The Washington Examiner
• WTOP Radio
• NBC Affiliate Website
• FOX Affiliate
• ABC Affiliate
• CBS Affiliate

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

• The Family Phonebook provides information on relocating to the DC area, childcare centers, mental health/counseling facilities, programs for the arts, party vendors, shopping and more.
• The Washington Parent contains parenting articles as well as directories for private schools, childcare facilities, art classes, hospitals, tutoring options and more.

TOURISM

• The Official Tourist Website provides maps, information about the most popular and less well known attractions, restaurants, theatres, nightlife and more.
• Online Travel Guides, such as Frommer's, Fodor's, Travel Channel, Lonely Planet, and the Virtual Tourist include information on sites and attractions, entertainment, restaurants, hotels, shopping and more.
• Not only is the Smithsonian Institution the largest museum complex in the world, its also free!
• Trip Advisor facilitates user reviews of Washington attractions.
• WETA Guide to Unusual Washington DC Attractions
• Zagat Restaurant Guide

EVENT GUIDES AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Washington Post Going Out Guide
• DC Events Calendar
• Groupon and Living Social have deals on fun DC activities, restaurants and more.
• MeetUP.com allows you to find a group that shares your common interest or create one of your own.

LIVING WITH PETS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

• MetroPets Online and the Wet Nose Guide list dog parks, sitters, and animal supply stores and more.

PLACES OF WORSHIP AND SPIRITUAL CENTERS

• Patheos maintains a directory of places of worship, which is searchable religion and area.

MOVING GUIDANCE

• The Foreign Service Assignment Notebook (FSAN)
• Its Your Move (from the Office of Logistics Management, Department of State)
• Where in the World are you Going? (Workbook for children)

DEPARTMENT OF STATE / FOREIGN SERVICE GROUPS

• Foreign Affairs Offices and Organizations