Flexible Child Care Planning Services for Teams

California offers several child care subsidy programs for eligible families, including support administered through state and local agencies. Eligibility commonly considers income, family size, work or education status, and the availability of program funding. These public programs are separate from employer-sponsored benefits. Helpr helps employers provide subsidized care options that can complement the support employees may pursue through public resources.

Child care planning services help working families prepare for both routine and unexpected care needs. They may include backup care for disruptions, assistance finding a long-term provider, financial subsidies, payment tools, and support for using trusted caregivers. For employers, these services create a structured benefit that helps employees manage care responsibilities with less stress and fewer work interruptions.

An employer funds all or part of the cost of eligible backup care as an employee benefit. When a regular arrangement is unavailable, employees can use the benefit to seek support through the platform. Helpr’s use-based model means organizations pay for care services that are actually used, while employees receive practical help during unplanned care gaps.

Yes. Helpr’s patented My Choice technology is designed to let employees use subsidies with caregivers in their own trusted network, such as family members, friends, or established personal caregivers. This flexibility is especially useful where a traditional provider directory is not the best fit. Eligibility and reimbursement details are determined by the employer’s specific benefit program.

Concierge child care placement provides individualized assistance for families seeking a longer-term care solution. A dedicated care specialist helps clarify needs, source potential arrangements, and support the vetting process. This approach is useful when employees need more than temporary backup care and want guidance navigating provider options, schedules, preferences, and the right fit for their household.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account funds can generally be used for eligible dependent care expenses that allow a parent or guardian to work, look for work, or attend school. Eligible expenses and annual contribution limits are governed by applicable tax rules and the employer’s plan. Helpr’s integrated payment tool helps participants apply available DCFSA funds within the app.

Child care benefits can reduce the practical barriers that lead to missed work, distraction, and turnover. By giving employees support for backup care, long-term placement, or flexible subsidies, employers help families respond to care disruptions more confidently. A thoughtful care benefit can also strengthen recruitment, retention, inclusion, and employee well-being across roles and locations.

Yes. Helpr’s global backup care platform supports employees across more than 150 countries. The available care options may vary by location, employer program design, and local requirements, but the platform is built to provide equitable access for global and distributed teams. Employers can offer flexible care support without limiting the benefit to a single office or geography.