<p>DS is going to Wash U St. Louis this fall as a freshman, and we don't know anyone in St. Louis. Have relatives a few hours away, but noone right nearby. We're looking to make contact with a family out there who could be available to provide infrequent (if at all) support for our son. We live fairly near Wellesley College (we're in Sudbury) and could reciprocate by doing the same for your daughter. </p>
<p>Son is absolutely expected to fend for himself for all day to day stuff, but we'd just love to know there was someone to call to check on him/bring him something if he were really sick or in some other kind of jam.</p>
<p>Willing to provide references (am nurse at Children's Hospital, Boston) and negotiate "contract" about what is reasonable for us/son to ask for help with.</p>
<p>PM if interested, thanks.</p>