{"id":10394,"date":"2025-08-04T14:17:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/benefits\/?p=10394"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:17:05","slug":"why-college-guidance-belongs-in-your-benefits-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/benefits\/why-college-guidance-belongs-in-your-benefits-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Why college guidance belongs in your benefits package"},"content":{"rendered":"

The hunt for the perfect backpack. The flurry of forms, schedules, and supply lists. Back‑to‑school season is a milestone for kids, but it’s just as big for the parents guiding them through it.<\/p>

And for parents of high schoolers? This season comes with a whole new layer: the looming, often overwhelming process of getting ready for college.<\/p>

The college journey is a full‑time job<\/h2>

For many families, the college admissions process can feel like a second job; one that demands hours of research, careful planning, and the kind of expertise most people simply don’t have.<\/p>

When parents are doing all this on top of their day jobs, it’s no surprise that stress levels soar. And when your employees are stressed, distracted, and stretched thin, productivity and engagement take a hit.<\/p>

Support that goes beyond the basics<\/h2>

That’s where Care for College<\/a> comes in. Partnering with us means employees and their dependents get something most families never have during this process: a trusted guide.<\/p>

This isn’t just a list of links or a generic FAQ. It’s personalized, one‑on‑one support from experienced college advisors who walk families through every step: from the first “where should I apply?” conversation to packing up for a year in the dorms.<\/p>

They’ll get:<\/strong><\/p>