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What is a Care Request?

Care requests allow users to send a request to multiple hosts at once, especially when in search of last-minute care. This request will broadcast to hosts based on the desired proximity to the guest and the host’s availability. They are like regular bookings, but they allow guests to send the same request to multiple people at once based on their proximity.

Once a care request is sent, hosts can then respond and request to be booked by the guest. From there, you will be able to message back and forth with any responding hosts and view their profiles prior to confirming your booking. Guests are still able to choose the host they feel best fits their needs!

Our hope is this feature will help those in a time crunch find the childcare they need quickly!

Note: All conversations regarding care requests will show up in "Care Requests" on your dashboard, not your messages tab.

Process to Send a Care Request

• Select "Create Care Request"
• Select date and time of proposed booking
• Enter your full address (this will not be displayed to prospective hosts)
• Select the radius you would like to search
• Write a custom message for the prospective hosts
• Select "Submit"
• Hosts in your radius will receive a text and push notification with your request
• Once a host requests to book, you can view their profile and determine if they are a good fit for you
• When you find a good host, select "Book Host and Close Request"
• Complete payment