Relocation Information
While searching for links to put on this page, I ran into Welcome Celebrations a Newcomer Greeting Service, for the La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem Wisconsin Area… Here is their mission, To welcome area newcomers and to give them the tools and resources necessary for a smooth and positive transition.
Here are some other links I found to be helpful.
Child Care & Family-Related Resources
- Family Resources
- National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies A checklist of criteria for judging a daycare facility and contacts for child care referral.
- PeopleCare Solutions, 788-2922 La Crosse company providing assistance with finding and coordinating daily living services.
Educational Opportunities
- Continuing Education, UW-L classes/workshops
- La Crosse Public Library
- Murphy Library Resource Center, UW-L
- Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
- U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
- Viterbo University
- Western Wisconsin Technical College
- Winona State University
Elder Care
- AARP
- Administration on Aging
- The Aging and Disability Resource Center of La Crosse, (608) 785-5700
- Aging and Long Term Care, State of Wisconsin, (608) 266-8944
- Aging Solutions
- CareGuide.com
- Eldercare Web
- National Institute on Aging
- Medicare Handbook
Hospitals & Healthcare Services
- Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Center
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
- Health-Line Information, 791-4790
Job Listings
La Crosse Information
- Chamber of Commerce, Greater La Crosse
- La Crosse Tribune
- La Crosse Tribune Answer Book provides information about local government, education, business/commerce, recreation, health care, demographics, transportation, utilities and culture/leisure.
- Natural Resources in Wisconsin
- Schools
- Tourism in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Information
Recreation, Arts & Entertainment
- Children’s Museum of La Crosse
- La Crosse Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
- La Crosse Community Theatre
Relocation Services
- International Salary Calculator Use to compare the cost of living in hundreds of U.S. and international cities
- http://www.packnboxnow.com/library/tips_for_packing.htm
Schools
- School District of La Crosse
- School District of Holmen
- School District of Onalaska
- Primary & secondary schools in Minnesota
- Three Rivers Waldorf School
To see and do
Gertrude Salzer Gordon Children’s Museum
Hixon House, Riverside Museum & Swarthout Museum
La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Upper Mississippi River Nat’l Wildlife/Fish Refuge