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.
February Care Talks
- February 5 | The Power of Asking for Help
Take time to reflect on your emotional and physical well-being, assess how you're really doing, and learn ways to seek support. - February 10 | Financial Planning for Famiies with Disabilities
Learn practical strategies to create a strong financial plan and prepare for the future by identifying, understanding, and using the financial resources available to you. - February 11 | Managing Money with Confidence
An uncertain economy makes smart money management key. Learn practical strategies to stretch your budget, set financial goals, manage spending, reduce debt, and build long-term financial stability while maximizing opportunities for growth. - Februray 18 | Aging & Adult Care — The Brain & Heart Health Connection
The brain and heart are closely linked in chronic illness risk, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and stroke. Learn 12 lifestyle strategies beyond exercise and nutrition to boost health, wellness, and resilience while caring for older loved ones. - February 19 | Succeed at work — Emotional Intelligence
Understand the four components of emotional awareness and how different emotions impact relationships. Gain insights to identify key areas for growth and strengthen your connections with others. - February 24 | Your Healthy Heart
Learn the terms and factors you need to know to improve your heart health. Plus, hear about risk factors and how to recognize heart attacks and strokes. - February 25 | Plan Ahead for Summer Child Care
It's never too early to start planning! Gain guidance on identifying quality summer care for children and teens. Learn how to assess your family’s needs, compare costs, and explore different options from day camps to enrichment programs to make informative decisions.