How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
You might think that once you’ve found a great sitter, your job is done. But it’s important to continue evaluating the...
You might think that once you’ve found a great sitter, your job is done. But it’s important to continue evaluating the...
The best babysitter for you is one who fits your needs and your budget and who has a decent level of...
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You’ve researched, interviewed, and hired an individual or respite care facility to provide care for your child with special needs. Congratulations!...
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The hard work is done. You have narrowed down your options, crunched the numbers, interviewed your candidates and settled on...
Whatever child care option you decide on, an interview with the prospective special needs child care provider is essential. The basic...
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Now that you have been hired for the position you wanted, you will want to be sure that the job...
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You’re moving ahead in your career plan to be a caregiver for a child with special needs. Now that you...
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In the last chapter, we outlined types of care options available to adults with disabilities. These types of care can...
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It’s time to talk about care. A growing workforce. Changing demographics. Aging populations. In this new landscape, family care has...