The new service being offered by Care.com provides families in search of special needs care and respite care with a convenient way to find qualified caregivers in their area.

With Care.com's special needs offering, families of children or adults who have special needs can find caregivers that meet their specific requirements. Care.com features detailed caregiver profiles that outline experience level and availability; services provided-- such as feeding, bathing, and transportation--helping families to find the right match for their unique needs. Additionally, profiles outline conditions that the caregiver is experienced in supporting, such as: autism, Down syndrome, developmental disorder and other physical, mental and behavioral conditions.

"Since launching Care.com, we have frequently heard from families of children and adults who have special
needs about the challenges of finding qualified caregivers" said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder and CEO of
Care.com. "Our mission is to help address the specific needs of families out there like Care.com customer Lisa Savage's family." "I am so excited about this new addition to Care.com," said Savage. "I am a parent of a ten year old child with special needs. Countless times I have thought that there must be someone somewhere with not only the heart and experience of a childcare provider for our family of three children but also that has the added experience to make this a real terrific situation for the whole family. I think that this is an area of growing need. Thank you for expanding your service."

Special needs and respite caregivers can post a profile at Care.com to look for jobs and find families in their area in need of care. In addition, Care.com features expert guidance for both caregivers and families in need of care on finding the right type of caregiver.

Care.com helps families to find babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, caregivers, housekeepers and tutors through a national network of trusted caregivers. All caregiver profiles are pre-screened by experienced moms, and members can run background checks, listen to recorded references and view caregiver ratings. These aspects of the service provide users an added layer of confidence and security when making important decisions regarding family care needs.

For more information on how to find special needs care using Care.com, visit http://www.care.com