Trusted care for your
children, pets & seniors

Connect instantly with background-checked, compassionate caregivers near you. When life doesn’t wait, SOSitter is ready.

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Trusted care for your
children, pets & seniors

Connect instantly with background-checked, compassionate caregivers near you. When life doesn’t wait, SOSitter is ready.

Download the app

Why families choose SOSitter

SOS booking

Emergency care confirmed within 48 hours no scrambling.

Real-time geo-tracking

See your caregiver's live location from arrival to departure.

Background-checked

Every caregiver is vetted before appearing in results.

Care as a calling

Mission-driven caregivers not just here for the paycheck.

One app, three kinds of care

Childcare

Babysitting, infant care, last-minute & recurring schedules.

Pet care

On-demand pet sitting for your four-legged family members.

Senior companion

Dignified companionship and support for elderly loved ones.

Simple. Fast. Trusted.

How it works

Three steps between you and the care your family needs.

Create your profile

Sign up free, add your family details, and set your care preferences in minutes.

Book a caregiver

Browse vetted caregivers nearby, review profiles, and confirm, even within 48 hours.

Geo-track for peace of mind

Watch your caregiver's live location from departure to arrival. Stay informed, stay at ease.

48h

Max SOS response

100%

Background-checked

Care that gives back

Free subscription for families in need

SOSitter believes every family deserves safe, trusted care  regardless of financial circumstances. A limited number of free subscriptions are available each cycle.

Apply for a free subscription

Spots are awarded on a rolling basis our team reviews every application personally.

Free subscriptions are available for families experiencing financial hardship, single-parent households, or other qualifying circumstances. Apply below and our team will be in touch within 3–5 business days.

Subscriptions are awarded on a rolling basis. A new cycle opens each month.

Ready when you are

Your family deserves the best care

Join thousands of families who rely on SOSitter for childcare, pet care, and senior companionship  with SOS booking available 24/7.

The people behind the care

Caregiver spotlight

Real caregivers. Real passion. Meet some of the hearts powering SOSitter.

Karen D.

"Caregiving isn't what I do — it's who I am. Every family I serve feels like my own."

Karen has been a trusted presence in Columbus families’ homes for over five years. She brings warmth, patience, and genuine joy to every child she cares for from newborns to school-age kids. 

Jadan S.

"I joined SOSitter because I wanted to make a real difference, one family at a time."

Jadan is one of SOSitter’s standout caregivers in the Cleveland area, bringing energy, reliability, and a deep sense of purpose to every booking.

Sage G.

I joined SOSitter to providing dependable care & trusted support to families in our community.

Sage has been a trusted caregiver for over 3 years and is passionate about creating safe, positive, and meaningful experiences for every family she serves.

Are you a caregiver with a story to share? Apply to be featured in the SOSitter spotlight.

About

Meet Our Founder

Hi, I’m Mackenzie Hart, founder of SOSitter. For over a decade, I’ve dedicated myself to caring for children, pets, and the elderly. Over time, the families I’ve worked with have become part of my family, and I’ve often been embraced as one of theirs. For me, caregiving has never just been a job it’s a calling rooted in love, trust, and community.

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