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

  1. Click on the enrollment link to sign up for your own account through UR.
  2. Search for caregiver profiles that match your needs in your area, or post a job for candidates to apply to.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

July Care Talks

  • July 2 | Loneliness Myths, Benefits, and How to Overcome It
    What is loneliness and how can you overcome it? Explore the impact of loneliness on health and mental well-being and get practical tips and strategies to manage it.
  • July 8 | Investment Basics
    Understanding investment basics helps secure your financial future. Learn the difference between saving and investing, key investing principles, and how to assess your financial health.
  • July 14 | The Role of Nutrition and Movement in Disability Health
    See how balanced nutrition and adaptive physical activity enhance physical and mental well-being for people with disabilities. Examine accessible routines that boost energy, strength, and long-term health.
  • July 15 | Adult Caregiver 9-1-1: How to Prepare for Emergencies
    Natural disasters can strike anytime. Plan ahead and learn how to prepare older loved ones for emergencies whether they are nearby, far away, at home, or in senior living.
  • July 16 | Succeeding at Work: Staying Strong and Resilient
    How do you handle challenges and hardships? Get strategies to stay resilient, maintain a positive outlook, reduce stress, and keep moving forward despite adversity.
  • July 22 | Guiding Teens Through Relationship Challenges
    During adolescence when peer relationships gain importance, connections with parents and siblings may be tested. Discover strategies for understanding and resolving conflicts in these relationships.
  • July 28 | The Gut-Brain Connection
    Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—oh my! Explore how gut health connects to mental health. Understand new gut-brain research, its impact on your body and mind, and what you can do about it.