Any recommendations on where/how to find a "mother's helper"?

I am looking for someone who can help out as needed on weekends and/or evenings. I live in Riverhead. Would need someone who drives. Thanks!!!

Re: Any recommendations on where/how to find a "mother's helper"?

Check with your library. I know the library here offers a babysitters course and they keep a list of people who have passed the course on file. This weekend they are having a babysitters forum for babysitters looking for jobs and parents looking for babysitters to come and connect.

ETA: I just reread that you need someone who drives...not sure if this kind of thing would work.. Mothers helpers are traditionally younger girls since the mother would be there. I have a friend who has someone older who helps out but I'm not sure how she found her.

Message edited 2/26/2009 6:39:01 PM.

Re: Any recommendations on where/how to find a "mother's helper"?

How about putting an ad at Suffolk CC or Dowling College- even Stony Brook. I bet there are lots of college girls who could do it.

Re: Any recommendations on where/how to find a "mother's helper"?

Try SCCC in Riverhead or the churches. I live in Riverhead, too, but I can't really do evenings/weekends. If you need some weekday help, let me know!

Re: Any recommendations on where/how to find a "mother's helper"?

check your local high school, library, and college. you could always check out websites like gonannies.com

Re: Any recommendations on where/how to find a "mother's helper"?

Craigslist-I just found a great baysitter/Mothers helper on there for $8 an hour...for twins!