Child and Adult Care
Care.com Membership for Full-time Employees
The University provides membership for all full-time employees to Care.com. Care.com can help you find short and long-term care for children, seniors, pets, and more!
How to use your UR-sponsored Care.com membership
- Click on the enrollment link to sign up for your own account through UR.
- Search for caregiver profiles that match your needs in your area, or post a job for candidates to apply to.
- You can schedule interviews from any device and request background checks. Once you’re ready to hire, you can schedule and pay for your caregiver on Care.com.
- You can pay caregivers directly, through the Care.com site, or through the Care.com app.
Register for Care Talks within your Care Portal
Care Talks allow you to hear from experts who are offering guidance to help you and your family.
Your can now register for Care Talks directly from your Care.com portal. You are now able to sign up with a single click, easily view Care Talks they have registered for, and access past recordings.
September Care Talks
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September 3 | Embracing the practice of self care
Prioritize your health and well-being with self-care strategies that you can lean on no matter what life brings. -
September 8 | Supporting your child's mental health alongside their disability
Children with disabilities often face extra emotional and social challenges. Gain tools to spot stress, support emotional well-being, and collaborate with schools and healthcare providers for comprehensive care. -
September 9 | Planning your financial future
Set yourself up for financial success by understanding common obstacles to saving, strategies for overcoming them, and the value of investing for long-term stability. -
September 16 | Alzheimer's disease and dementia care
During World Alzheimer’s Month, explore the signs, symptoms, and stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s, caregiving and communication tips, financial and insurance support, caregiver resources, brain health, prevention, and cognitive wellness. -
September 17 | Tips for staying calm, cool, and collected
Learn how to stay calm when your buttons are pushed. Gain strategies and techniques to communicate effectively, maintain composure under pressure, and more. -
September 22 | Embracing life at every age
Age is a state of mind. Uncover how living longer is changing society's views on aging and how you can prepare for what lies ahead. -
September 23 | Resiliency for working parents
Today’s working parents need resilience to prevent burnout. Gain tools to manage stress, maintain balance, and navigate the demands of work and family life with greater confidence and calm.