Family and Caregiver Resources

Safety Articles

Wherever you are in your search for care or care jobs, these articles will help you find your way.

For families

Complete hiring guides for families Background checks: What every family needs to know Conducting nanny reference checks Conducting senior caregiver reference checks Things to know before your nanny or sitter drives your kids Your nanny's first day of work checklist Posting about your kids online Discussing the dangers of social media with kids Vaccination requirements for school and child care Evaluating senior living options

For caregivers

Complete professional guides for caregivers Background checks: What babysitters need to know Background checks: What caregivers need to know Training and certifications for caregivers What caregivers need to know about scams How to handle unethical requests from your boss

General safety topics

Kids health and safety Senior health and safety Pet health and safety