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Care.com is currently running a Free Year of Child Care Sweepstakes.  They’re giving away $12,445 as part of an effort to raise awareness of the high cost burden and stress families are under when it comes to caregiving.

Why $12, 445?

According to State of Care Index average  American family with young children spends $12,445 annually for child care.  That is 14 % of the average families’ household income.

Who is care.com?

Care.com is premier online  service that allows families to search for professionals who can assist with senior care, child care, special needs care, tutoring, babysitting, pet care, housekeeping, and errands.

There Must Be A Catch!

There isn’t one! All parents have to do to win the $12,445 prize is to visit care.com anytime from Sept. 14-Oct. 9 and sign up for a FREE Basic Membership or subscribe for a full Premium Membership.

If they’re already a Care.com member, they can register through their homepage.