in-home childcare

available nationwide through participating employer- or organizational-subsidized program

A Helping Hand Helper

For families living outside of our primary support areas (Hampton Roads, VA and San Diego, CA), A Helping Hand facilitates and manages in-home childcare services through our employer- or organization-subsidized childcare program.

If you are affiliated with a participating organization, please register your family to get started! 

our program
Get Started! Register Your Family

our program management,
your peace of mind

Our programs offer safe, flexible care options that give parents peace of mind—whether they need a short break to recharge or ongoing assistance to balance work and home life.

they fund, we manage

A Helping Hand seamlessly manages childcare services that are fully-funded by your employer or organization.

your sitters or our Helpers

Families can choose from our fully-vetted Helpers* or use your own trusted babysitter, with the same subsidy support. *Our Helpers are available only in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, Virginia, or in San Diego, California.

program management

We handle everything from family setup and sitter onboarding to enforcing program guidelines, ensuring every Helper meets clear standards (18+, non-family, vetted, etc.).

our Helper qualifications

When you engage one of our Helpers, you can rest assured they have undergone rigorous federal and local background checks; are CPR and first-aid certified; are OPSEC compliant; have verified references; and are licensed, bonded, and insured.

reporting

A Helping Hands provides usage reports to keep employers informed and confident in the value of their childcare program.

A Helping Hand Helpers

kind words from our families

A Helping Hand truly lives up to its name!

We were nervous about having someone new watch our kids, but the entire process was seamless. The sitter arrived on time, was warm, engaging, and immediately connected with our children. We felt completely at ease knowing they were in such capable hands.

As a military family, our schedules can change in an instant, and A Helping Hand has been there for us every single time.

The team is professional, flexible, and kind. They understand the unique challenges of families like ours and consistently go above and beyond.

I can’t say enough good things about A Helping Hand!

The sitters are reliable, friendly, and clearly love what they do. My daughter still talks about how much fun she had while we were away at an event. It’s such a relief knowing we can trust them completely.

We’ve used A Helping Hand for both in-home care and event childcare, and the quality is top-notch every time.

The team communicates clearly, the booking process is easy, and every provider we’ve met has been wonderful with our kids. Highly recommend for any family needing trustworthy support!

We were referred to A Helping Hand through a military support organization, and it has been an absolute blessing.

The staff are professional, compassionate, and dependable. Knowing we have safe and caring childcare makes such a difference for our family.

Our family has had nothing but great experiences with A Helping Hand.

The management team is responsive and truly cares about matching families with the right provider. It’s rare to find a company that combines professionalism with genuine heart like this one does.

get started by registering your family

step 1

register your family

Before scheduling your first service, you'll need to register your family by completing our online Family information Sheet.

PLEASE NOTE you'll be taken to a separate website for this process.

STEP 1: REGISTER YOUR FAMILY

step 2

approval & account set up

Upon submission each family is personally reviewed by our management team to ensure the right fit. Following our review, you’ll receive a Welcome email with a temporary password to access your account and begin scheduling services.

*PLEASE NOTE: the approval process generally takes 8-12 hours, longer on weekends

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