Church or Synagogue Check with youth leaders for names of teen-agers who might be good candidates. High School or College Employment Office Many keep rosters of potential babysitters. Doctor or Pediatrician They may have suggestions, including mature women who babysit. Babysitters Training Course through agencies such as the Y or through local hospitals. They can give you names of teens in your area.
Agencies Find babysitting agencies in the yellow pages.
Be sure to ask if the sitters have had criminal background checks. Flyers Post flyers in your local library, teen center or grocery. Give your number but not your name. This works best in local papers. While more risky, but it can be effective, especially in smaller towns.