Backup Care for Children, Adults & Pets | Homethrive
When care falls through, life doesn’t have to
Flexible care for children, adults and pets whether it’s last-minute coverage or longer-term support.
Care when it's needed
Nationwide access to over 1 million registered caregivers.
Flexible for real life
Backup, short-term, part-time, and full-time care.
Maximum ROI
Flexible models designed around real usage.
Care you can count on
What’s often called “backup care” is really about access and the ability to find trusted care quickly and confidently when routines change.
Through Homethrive, families can:
- Book last-minute care
- Arrange ongoing part-time support
- Secure full-time placements
- Discover daycare and preschool options
Care is available for:
- Children (infants through school-age)
- Adults, including aging loved ones
- Pets needing in-home support
Built for real-life care needs
Backup care shouldn’t mean scrambling, guessing or starting over. Homethrive provides structured, flexible access designed to work in everyday life.
Nationwide access
Connect to a large network of vetted caregivers across all 50 states.
From urgent needs to planned care
Solve today’s gap while planning ahead for daycare, preschool, or ongoing support.
Transparent, trusted choices
Care for children, adults, and pets all coordinated in one experience.
One place for the whole household
From kids to aging adults to pets, care is coordinated in one experience so you’re not juggling platforms, providers, or searches.
Care shouldn’t be the hardest part of your day
When care is unreliable, routines break down at home and at work.
Reliable access to care restores stability
Reduces last-minute disruptions
Supports long-term family planning
Creates confidence during times of change
This isn’t just back-up, it’s continuity.
Rely on Child Care
-346%
of working parents rely on child care just to show up for work
Job Changes
-291%
of working parents have left or changed jobs due to caregiving conflicts
Workdays Lost
-47 workdays
lost each year on average due to unexpected care disruptions
How it works
Simple. Fast. Flexible.
Find care or post a job
Describe your needs, hours & preferences
Schedule interviews or book care
Book short-term or ongoing support that fits your needs
Manage in one place
Coordinate communication and logistics through a centralized experience.
Part of the Homethrive caregiving solution
Backup care is just the beginning. When life happens, Homethrive supports what comes next all in one connected experience.
Families can also access:
Aging & Complex Care for long-term health navigation
Estate Planning to secure legal and healthcare wishes
Loss Support for structured post-loss coordination