What is Kids Kare at Home?

Kids Kare at Home is a program to help families at the University of Michigan who have sick children or who need back-up emergency care for times when regular child care is not available—for example, if your provider is ill. By calling the number that is sent to you upon registration, you will be assigned a trained caregiver who will come to your home. Kids Kare is available for children ages 13 and under (or older children with special needs who cannot be left alone).

• Parental Rights and Responsibilties
• Childcare Checklist
• Special Instructions for Today Form
• Click Here for Caregiver Qualifications

Disclaimer: The University of Michigan’s Kids Kare at Home program is offered as an option for parents/guardians. The use of the program should be carefully considered by parents/guardians, taking into account individual situations and preferences. The caregivers for this program are screened and trained through a vendor, Safe at Home. Caregivers receive 8-10 hours of combined classroom and self-led training. The University of Michigan Work/Life Resource Center does not endorse or recommend any individual caregiver.