Safety updates
Safety Matters
Get the latest updates on how to keep you and your loved ones safe when searching for care.

For Families
Safety checks to help you hire with confidence
Learn more about safety check options that help you get greater insight into your caregiver before and after you hire.
For Families & Professional Caregivers
Introducing CareProtect™
We’re putting safety at the heart of our community with our improved safety program—CareProtect.

Latest News

Build trust with safety checks
Learn more about the safety checks you may be asked to opt in to as a caregiver on Care.com.
For Professional Caregivers

How to spot fake email addresses
Scammers use realistic-looking emails to trick members—learn how to spot and report them safely.
For families & professional caregivers

Strengthening trust through verification
Verifying your identity helps keep our platform safe, trusted, and scam-free.
For Families

Recognizing and avoiding phishing
Learn how to identify and avoid phishing when communicating with others online.
For families & professional caregivers

Spotting and reporting suspicious activity
Find out how to spot and avoid some common job scams when looking for work as a caregiver.
For professional caregivers

Spotting red flags from interactions with families
Recognize when job posts, reviews, or messages may signal unsafe or misleading intentions with families.
For professional caregivers

Our safety hotline – now 24/7
We’ve extended hours for our dedicated phone line to help better address any safety concerns and questions.
For Families & Professional Caregivers