Nanny Referral Agency: A nanny referral agency, or nanny placement agency, is a business specializing in matching the skills and job preferences of nanny candidates with the needs of their client families. An agency will take over the recruiting and initial screening responsibilities for the family. Agencies typically charge clients a modest retainer fee (non-refundable) and a more substantial placement fee when the search has been successful. The agency specializing in nanny referral will assist the family in defining their needs and expectations. Most agencies will refer qualified applicants and their application to the family for interviewing.

Nanny candidates applying for agency jobs through 4homehelp.com will have their application data automatically forwarded to subscribing agencies across the United States. US work authorization is required before the agency can assist the nanny applicant. The nanny agency will directly contact those applicants whom they would consider for the open positions they are staffing BEFORE forwarding information to a family.

The family is responsible for the final selection of a nanny, and the agency will typically help them with the job offer, crafting a work agreement, and refer the family as appropriate to specialized tax and payroll support. Home/Work Solutions provides families with a variety of payroll and tax preparation services. Their web site features a tax calculator to assist families and nannies in determining net pay and total family expenses.