It’s Mailroom Monday! This week’s question is: Can MSU help me find child care?
Yes! MSU can help you find child care plus a whole lot more! MSU has a relationship with a group named Care.com that MSU faculty and staff can use to find childcare, eldercare, pet sitters, housesitters, housekeepers and more.
The service is free to MSU employees to use once you register, and registration gives you access to a searchable database of a wide range of care providers all over the United States! In addition, you can also post a job description of the type of help you are looking for and have the candidates come to you.
You can search by zip code area and/or job type and view profiles of care givers that often include a background check. The service to help you locate providers that are a good match for your needs is free; however you will still be responsible for paying individuals you hire for their services.
“MSU understands that for employees to be at their best in the workplace, they have to know that their loved ones who need care are getting the services they need – whether that loved one is a child, an elderly parent or a beloved pet,” said Lori Strom, coordinator of the MSU Family Resource Center. “While the Family Resource Center has helped MSU employees connect with local care providers for many years, our new agreement with Care.com vastly increases the scope of service we can provide to employees who need help finding care providers.”
If you think this service would be helpful to you, register today at: http://care.com/group/msu
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