Myth #3

The best CCP’s come from a placement agency
On the contrary, we know of several mothers who have had bad experiences with the placement agencies, but have hired excellent CCP’s via word of mouth references. The agencies do a lot of the screening in advance, but you are not guaranteed that this person will be the perfect fit for your family. A chance meeting, a referral from a friend or another CCP, and "someone who knows someone" are all good resources for finding solid, caring, and competent CCP's.