New Faculty Orientation

Next week, I will attend new faculty orientation. The schedule is as follows:

9:00 Welcome
9:20 Academic Policies
9:30 Faculty Governance
9:45 Students
9:55 Academic Integrity
10:05 General Education
10:25 Human Resources
10:30 University Relations
10:40 Break
10:50 Research and Technology Transfer
11:10 University Life
11:25 Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure
11:45 Open Discussion and Evaluation
12:00 Luncheon
12:00 - 3:00 Benefits Fair

A glaring omission from the schedule is a discussion of work/life balance, childcare, and other resources for academic parents. Remember that my new institution was just named as one of the Great Colleges to Work with a particular glowing review on the climate for work/life balance.
I am sure that I will find some of the information useful, but many of these offices/policies can be found in faculty handbooks, discussions with veteran colleagues, or by just stopping in these offices and having a brief discussion. What is most important as a new faculty (this is the second time the I am a new faculty) is how to navigate the politics, the hidden expectations (i.e., do faculty here come to work on Fridays?), and how to manage parenthood as an academic. I need to know about the childcare facilities, how to balance a sick child with teaching responsibilities, and the culture around bringing children to work and work events. We need a space and time to discuss the "real" issues, not just where I can get my ID card.