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, you 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. 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 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 premium membership fee is paid for by UMBC. The University also subsidizes up to 5 days of backup care per employee, per fiscal year.
Click here for subsidy rates.
How Does it Work?
- Enroll and log in to your account at Care.com. Need help? Here’s a How to Enroll video (1 minute).
- You will need your campus ID, which is the alpha numeric number in your myUMBC profile or on your black and gold UMBC ID card.
- After you create your account, select the type of care you need.
- Follow the prompts to complete your search for back-up care or discount options with LifeMart.
Questions?
Contact Care.com directly by calling 1-855-781-1303 or email them at careteam@care.com or backupcare@care.com. You can also reach out to hrbenefits@umbc.edu.