Families seeking caregiving assistance and health services in their homes now have easier access to their options. The online community TheCaringSpace.com allows care seekers to search for and review the profiles of local caregivers, and care seekers have the option of posting a profile about their care needs for caregivers to respond. Search tools, resources, and tips guide care seekers through the search and hire process.

TheCaringSpace.com was launched in May by home care agency owner David Kennedy, who acknowledges that families who prefer the autonomy of choosing their own private caregivers rather than going through an agency now have an effective means of locating their ideal caregiver.