Finding care for a loved one is one of the most important decisions families make. Care.com is a flexible platform — available on mobile, desktop, and in the iPhone and Android app stores — and connects families and caregivers. Care.com provides families the tools to help make more informed hiring decisions, wherever care needs arise. With your Premium Membership, families can post a job and browse through active caregivers on the site, utilize the Safety Center, receive newsletters filled with tips and advice, and access the wealth of care-related content in the online Community. You also have access to view full profiles and reviews, contact caregivers, purchase background checks, subsidized backup care, and tuition discounts at participating child care centers. Care.com also offers a Care Discount Program, powered by LifeMart, with savings on thousands of nationwide brand name products and services.
Who’s Eligible
Regular Faculty and Staff, Contingent II, and Graduate Assistants.
How Much Does it Cost?
The monthly membership fee is paid for by the University. The University is also subsidizing up to 10 days of backup care.
Click here for subsidy schedule.
How Does it Work?
- Enroll and log in to your account at umbc.care.com.
- View the, How to enroll in your family care benefits video
- Select the type of care you need.
- Follow the on prompts to complete your search for care.
Who to Contact for Questions?
Contact HR Benefits, hrbenefits@umbc.edu or contact Care.com directly by calling 855-781-1303 or emailing backupcare@care.com.