Multiple Childcare Needs and Flexible Work Opportunities
GetSidekicks is improving the quality of life of military-affiliated families through an exclusive online marketplace where families connect with one another to host and find childcare. Through GetSidekicks, military-affiliated individuals seeking flexible work can sign-up to be Sidekicks and host Adventure Care, Play Care, or traditional childcare services. Families can find childcare service that is right for their needs without having to deal with priority lists or waiting periods.
According to the Armed Services YMCA, 24% of military spouses in the labor force are unemployed and actively seeking work, 6x the rate of civilians. Underemployment continues to be an issue for 63% of military families with the lack of affordable childcare options hindering spouses from seeking employment.
Shelly Scott, Founder, and CEO of GetSidekicks, shares her personal connection to the military, saying, “Growing up in Warner Robins, I understand the unique challenges faced by military families, GetSidekicks was born out of the desire to create a solution that meets their multiple needs. As a mom, I know that quality of life and childcare options go hand-in-hand, which is why GetSidekicks enables Sidekicks to offer more than just traditional babysitting.”
Sidekicks offer various types of childcare services including emergency and overnight care, as well as Play Care and Adventure Care. Play Care is a supervised, themed playdate with a Sidekick and children from two or more families. Adventure Care, on the other hand, caters to families going on outings with their kids, providing an extra set of hands to ensure everyone has a good time.
As Scott notes, ”Adventure Care is truly a game-changer for moms. Going out with multiple kids can be very stressful. This leaves spouses with limited activities to do when their service member is deployed or on temporary duty which can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation.
With Adventure Care, she can book another person to join her on outings, resulting in happy kids, happy grown-ups, and overall better mental health.”
GetSidekicks, headquartered in Macon, Georgia, is the newest contributor to Georgia’s thriving tech scene, home to $2 billion in venture capital investment last year. By embracing and empowering solutions for the military, GetSidekicks brings diversity and inclusion to the startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration between civilian and military organizations while strengthening Georgia’s tech landscape.
Sidekicks earn badges for going through an optional verification process, badges include:
military-affiliation, background check, certificates and licenses, and more.
Once on the platform, Sidekicks get requests for care from families, and families pay right within the GetSidekicks experience.
“It’s a super simple user experience, and removes those awkward family-caregiver moments,” says Scott “Plus, families can directly book Sidekicks on their calendar which reduces the backand-forth messaging associated with coordinating care.”
The benefits of joining GetSidekicks as a caregiver are many, from improved financial stability to having rewarding experiences of helping other military families. The key benefit for military families looking for care is being able to build their village faster so they can have the freedom to address other priorities.
“It’s childcare you control,” comments Scott.
By incorporating Play Care and Adventure Care into its platform, GetSidekicks creates a compelling value proposition for families, addressing their desire for flexibility, engagement, and meaningful experiences. The platform’s focus on the unique needs of military families sets it apart from other childcare platforms, leveraging trust and understanding within the militaryaffiliated community to deliver exceptional services.
With its approach to childcare and income opportunities, GetSidekicks is poised to make an impact on the lives of over 30 million military-affiliated individuals. By creating a trusted and vetted network of Sidekicks that are able to provide multiple types of services, the platform addresses the many challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
Whether one is a military-affiliated individual looking for flexible work or a military family in need of childcare, learn more about how to sign-up at https://getsidekicks.co.
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Company Name: GetSidekicks, Inc.
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Website: https://getsidekicks.co/