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Babysitter’s Molestation Arrest - Background Checks via Online Services *Not* What They Seem
There is a striking differences between an online agency "nationwide background check" and a true criminal background check performed by professional nanny, babysitter and household staffing agencies.
APNA Press Release, December 1, 2011

Looking for a Sitter You Can Trust?
Featuring Mom's Best Friend's Lauryn Everett.
November 2, 2011 BubbleLife.com

A True Passion for Senior Care
Featuring Mom's Best Friend Senior Care's Claire Maestri.
September 30, 2011 BubbleLife.com

Mom's Best Friend Voted #10 Best Place to Work
Mom's Best Friend was voted #10 in the Austin Business Journal's Best Places to Work 2011 for the small business category.
May 11, 2011

Mom's Best Friend Quoted in eHow Article: "What's in a Nanny?"
Jessica Sjolseth was interviewed for this "how to" article about hiring a nanny.
May, 2011

Mom's Best Friend Voted Best Babysitter Source
Families voted and Mom's Best Friend has won as the Best Babysitter Source for DallasChild as well as the Best Babysitter Source for FortWorthChild.
February, 2011

Mom's Best Friend Voted Best Nanny / Sitter Service
More than 170,000 votes were cast by metroplex families, and Mom's Best Friend won for the Nanny / Sitter Service category in The Best of the Metroplex 2010 Family Choice Awards.
December, 2010

Mom's Best Friend Owner Interviewed on Fox 7
Kathy Dupuy was invited by Good Day's "Mom to Mom" to talk about her company, Mom's Best Friend.
August 18, 2010

Mom's Best Friend Austin Featured in Community Impact Newsletter
Owner Kathy Dupuy and nanny Katie Talkington are interviewed for this article describing the breadth of services Mom's Best Friend offers - from nannies to household staff to senior care.
August 6, 2010

Press Release: Mom's Best Friend Launches Luxury Senior Care Line of Service
Austin Nanny and Sitter Service the First to Provide In-Home Care for Multiple Generations
May 18, 2010

Mom's Best Friend Senior Care Featured on KTVT
Jim Winblood and Claire Maestri were interviewed about what to look for in a Senior Caregiver.
October 27, 2009

Press Release: Families View Vail Area as Vacation from the Economy
Babysitter and Household Services in High Demand for Vail Valley Visitors as Families Recharge
November 26, 2008

Real Life Nannies Share Their Thoughts
Mom’s Best Friend was mentioned in Dallas Child in the Nanny Confidential section. Following is an excerpt, “Finding and maintaining a successful nanny-employer relationship boils down to honest communication, according to Kim Winblood, COO of Mom’s Best Friend (MBF) Agency in Dallas. ‘That’s our first question (when clients come to us for advice with caregiver problems): ‘Have you talked to her about it?’ she queries. But that’s easier said than done if you’re afraid your nanny will become offended and quit or possibly take out her disgruntlement on your child.”
Dallas Child, November 11, 2008.

Local Businesswoman Buys Sitter/Nanny Agency
The Vail Daily published an article about the opening of the Vail/Beaver Creek Mom’s Best Friend franchise. Following is an excerpt, “I’m thrilled to be able to bring this service to my community as well as to traveling families who visit the Vail and Beaver Creek area,” said Smirl. “Mom’s Best Friend has a wonderful reputation, and I’m excited to represent an organization with such high standards.”
Vail Daily, November 6, 2008

Mom's Best Friend Sets Up Shop in Colorado
The Austin Business Journal published an article about the Texas franchise opening an office in the Vail/Beaver Creek area.
Austin Business Journal, November 5, 2008

Press Release: Texas Sitter and Nanny Agency Expands to Vail / Beaver Creek Area
Colorado businesswoman Jill Smirl purchases Vail Sitters and Mom's Best Friend Franchise
November 4, 2008

Exhausted Parents Turn to Night Nannies to Catch Some Zzz's
Mom’s Best Friend was featured in the family section of Star-Telegram.com for their night nanny service. A San Antonio mother of twin toddlers tells a familiar tale of the lack of sleep that can come along with newborn and multiple babies. "Working-professional parents and those with multiples are probably the biggest users, but there’s been a real growth among those with just one baby," says Leanna Hart with Mom’s Best Friend, a full-service household staffing agency in Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Houston.
San Antonio Express-News, August 2008

New Background Check Does Work for Parents
Mom’s Best Friend was featured on CBS News regarding the exceptional new background checks provided by CSIdentity.
KEYE CBS News, August 7, 2008

New Background Check Does Work for Parents
Tips for choosing a nanny and the description of Mom’s Best Friend’s new stringent background checks provided by CSIdentity as featured on Fox News.
KXAN Fox News, August 6, 2008

Mom's Best Friend Founder selected as 2008 Austin Business Journal 'Profiles in Power' Finalist
We are proud to announce that Kathy Dupuy, President and Founder of Mom's Best Friend, has been selected as one of 25 finalists for the Austin Business Journal Profiles in Power Awards. A Profile in Power is a working woman of distinction that has gained recognition because she is a successful business owner or member of top management with a company or organization of any size and has given back to her community.
Austin Business Journal, July, 2008

Mom's Best Friend Adopts Background Checks with Ongoing Monitoring
The Austin Business Journal recently published a story called "CSIdentity on the Prowl" regarding CSIdentity, a local company that monitors background check company. "Austin-based nanny agency Mom's Best Friend is one of the first to try the new service that checks employees' criminal histories once a month. 'We've just always felt very strongly about making sure we have the most comprehensive checks,' says Kathy Dupuy, founder and president. 'Sending caregivers into homes is so personal.'"
Austin Business Journal, June 27, 2008

Child-care workers hold future in their hands
Mom's Best Friend was featured in the Houston Chronicle on the front page of the Jobs section. Following is an excerpt, "Since nannies work in the employer's home instead of in a child-care facility they must have the ability to motivate themselves and a knack for creativity. Agencies such as Mom's Best Friend provide ongoing support to nurture those skill sets. 'We have quarterly follow-up calls, a bimonthly newsletter with craft ideas, recipes and expert tips, an annual nanny recognition event, and ongoing-education opportunities with guest speakers,' Dupuy said."
Houston Chronicle, May 25, 2008

Ways to Help Find a Good Nanny
KVUE News Austin turned to Mom's Best Friend in a story about how to avoid nanny hiring issues.
KVUE ABC News, March 12, 2008

Mom's Best Friend Gives Back
Child-friendly publication Parent: Wise Austin described the details of the Mom's Best Friend Charity Program.
Parent: Wise Austin, February, 2008

How are Austinites Connecting with each other for child care?
The Austin Business solicited several local families regarding their childcare preferences, and several noted Mom's Best Friend as their nanny / sitter agency choice!
Austin Business Journal, January 25, 2008

Press Release: Mom's Best Friend Gives Nannies a Career Path
Apprentice Program will Provide Coaching for Developing Childcare Providers
Austin, TX, January 15, 2008

Mom's Best Friend Voted Best Babysitting Service
DallasChild and FortWorthChild have both announced Mom's Best Friend as the Best Babysitting Service in their Annual Best for Families Reader's Poll.

"Mom’s Best Friend will find you anything from a personal chef, to an executive housekeeper and everything in between. But looking after your little ones is what you voted them the crème de la crème for. Now what can be better than having someone find the right sitter (or maybe personal assistant) for you? Now, that really is a mom’s best friend."
January, 2008

Austin's Supernanny Finalists are Truly Mom's
Best Friend
Mom's Best Friend was featured in the December issue of Austin Woman. Following is an excerpt, "With only 10% of applicants making it through the hiring process, this agency can ensure that kids and parents are receiving the best care out there."
Austin Woman, December, 2007

Nontraditional Child Care: The 24/7 Solution
Kim Winblood, owner of Dallas and Fort Worth Mom's Best Friend Quoted in Dallas Child
Dallas Child, November 27, 2007

How to Hire a Babysitter
Metroplex Baby, November, 2007

Press Release: Mom's Best Friend Adopts BabbleSoft Software
November 6, 2007

Media Alert: Austin Supernanny Finalists Announced
October 22, 2007

Press Release: Search Begins for Austin Supernanny
September 11, 2007

Media Alert: Despite What Hollywood Says, Most Families Make Excellent Nanny Employers
August 29, 2007

Law firm tackles workers' juggling acts
Austin American Statesman, August 22, 2007

Nanny, household staffing service expands to San Antonio
San Antonio Business Journal, July 31, 2007

Press Release: San Antonio Moms Find New Best Friend
July 31, 2007

Press Release: MBF Agency Honored for Best Practices in Backup Care
June 19, 2007

Press Release: MBF Agency Pioneers Backup Care for Top Texas Law Firm
February 16, 2007

Childcare tips from MBF Agency on KXAN
KXAN, November 15, 2006

Nanny Resources
Austin American Statesman, October 27, 2006