Hiring care should feel human, not transactional.
For Families
Thoughtful Matches Built for Real Alignment
Tended is for families looking for more than availability.
Your placement includes:
A values-based family intake
Curated caregiver introductions
Personally reviewed and interviewed caregivers
Reference coordination and caregiver screening guidance
Interview, trial, and onboarding support
Expectation-setting tools for a stronger start
Tended prioritizes fewer, better introductions — not high-volume candidate lists.
For Caregivers
Meaningful Roles with Clear Expectations
Tended supports caregivers seeking respectful, stable family roles.
Caregivers working with Tended receive:
A thoughtful profile and intake process
A polished one-page caregiver bio to highlight your experience
Introductions to aligned families
Interview, trial, and onboarding guidance
Support around schedule, responsibilities, and communication
Guidance around California TrustLine requirements
Families pay placement fees — never caregivers.
Tended prioritizes respectful working relationships — not high-volume placements.
Investment & How it Works
For Families
Personalized family consultation, role development & values-based matching
Thoughtful caregiver search through Tended’s trusted network and targeted recruiting
Personal caregiver interviews & Tended family fit assessment
TrustLine, CPR & professional reference screening
Curated caregiver introductions
Interview, paid trial & onboarding guidance
Communication & expectation-setting support
Post-Placement Support following a successful Tended placement
A non-refundable $500 Family Consultation & Engagement Fee is required to begin. This includes a deeper family consultation, role refinement, compensation guidance, creation of your Family Role Profile, and the initial work required to thoughtfully begin your search.
Tended’s placement fee is 10% of the caregiver’s projected first-year gross wages, calculated based on the agreed-upon hourly rate and regular weekly schedule.
Minimum placement fee: $5,000
The final placement fee is determined once both sides agree to move forward and confirm the role’s hourly rate and regular weekly schedule.
Placement payment is due within 3 business days of mutual agreement to move forward, regardless of the caregiver’s official start date.
For Caregivers
Caregivers never pay placement fees.
Caregivers begin by completing a Tended profile and introductory conversation. If invited to join the Tended Caregiver Collective, we'll thoughtfully match you with families whose needs, values, and expectations align with your experience.
California nanny placements require current TrustLine registration. Caregivers are responsible for any required TrustLine application, Live Scan, and CPR certification costs unless otherwise agreed in writing by Tended.
Tended helps exceptional caregivers be seen clearly, prepared thoughtfully, and introduced to families who value professionalism, kindness, and long-term partnership.
Support Beyond the Match
Tended is built to support care relationships, not just placements.
Some families and caregivers benefit from additional guidance as a working relationship begins or evolves. Tended offers communication support, practical resources, and relationship-centered guidance to help both sides navigate expectations with more confidence.
Support may include:
Communication coaching
Check-in or transition support
Mediation when challenges arise
Practical tools for clearer expectations
These services and resources are available when needed and are not required as part of the placement process.