Carina is a matching service connecting families and individuals with home care and child care professionals. The platform partners with labor unions and government agencies to facilitate good jobs for care providers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Families and individuals often struggle to find reliable and qualified home care and child care professionals who meet their specific needs and preferences. Care providers, in turn, face challenges in securing steady, well-compensated employment that recognizes their skills and experience. The process of connecting care seekers and providers can be fragmented, inefficient, and lack transparency.
Solution
Carina is a non-profit online platform designed to efficiently match families and individuals with qualified home care and child care providers. The platform partners with labor unions and government agencies to ensure care professionals have access to better jobs, including opportunities for union representation, improved wages, and benefits. Carina's matching service allows care seekers to browse profiles of verified providers, while enabling care professionals to connect with clients seeking their specific skills and availability. By prioritizing people over profit, Carina aims to foster a care economy that strengthens communities through equitable access to quality care and fair labor practices.
Target Audience
Carina serves families and individuals seeking home care or child care services, as well as care professionals looking for dependable employment and fair labor conditions.
Features
- Advanced search filters to identify care providers based on specific needs, qualifications, and availability.
- Verified provider profiles with background checks and licensing information (where applicable).
- Secure messaging system for direct communication between care seekers and providers.
- Integration with labor unions to promote union-backed employment opportunities for care professionals.
- Resources and support for both care seekers and providers, including guidance on best practices and industry standards.
- Location-based matching to connect individuals with nearby care options.
- Options for finding care through Medicaid funding or private payment.