Babysitters Give Hope
Trauma-informed, certified babysitters give foster families the support they need to build stronger families!

Join us at our next Babysitting Certification Training on September 9, 2023!
*This training is for those who are 21+ looking to offer short-term childcare (up to 72 hours) for licensed foster families in the Greater Austin area.
Sign up today & begin your paperwork process immediately!
(See required Babysitting Document List & FAQs below for more guidance)
The training will take place in one day, in-person:
Session 1
Trauma Informed Care, Administering Meds & Safe Transportation
9:00am-1:00pm
Session 2
CPR & First Aid Certification
2:00pm-4:00pm
Families in our community need help now.
Can you help?
If you are interested in serving one of these families, contact [email protected].
If you are a family in need of trauma-informed babysitters and caregivers, fill out the form below to be added to our waiting list.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Want to be Reminded of our Next Babysitter Training?
Interested in becoming certified but can't make it this time? Don't worry! We offer this training multiple times a year. Fill out the form below to be reminded of our next training dates and other ways to get involved.