What It Is: "Care.com provides a trusted place for families and care providers to easily connect, share caregiving experiences, and get advice. The company addresses the unique lifecycle of care needs that each family may go through -- including child care, special needs care, tutoring, senior care, pet care, housekeeping and more. The service enables families to find and select the best care possible based on detailed profiles, background checks, and references for hundreds of thousands of mom-reviewed providers who are seeking to share their services."
Who's In Charge: Those who created and run Care.com are "mothers, fathers, pet owners, sons, daughters, grandchildren, friends, and members of this online community along with you. We understand the difficulties and struggles you face when trying to find the right care and services for your families, yourself, and your home."
Why It's Worth Checking Out: You can post your caregiving needs in hope a qualified person responds, or browse caregivers in your area. It's a good place to start when you're feeling you can never leave your child with the usual neighborhood teenagers.
Where to Start: Special Needs Care.
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