A neurodivergent-affirming childcare marketplace
100%
of sitters are background-checked
Manual
profile review for every applicant
Florida
founded, growing nationally
Our Mission
Safe Space Connect was built to bridge the gap between families raising neurodivergent children and caregivers who truly understand their needs. We believe every family deserves consistent, affirming support, and every qualified sitter deserves a platform that recognizes their specialized skills.
Our Story
Safe Space Connect was founded by Jenna Rowley, a behavioral health professional with years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families. She saw firsthand how hard it was for families to find caregivers who truly understood their child. Not just convenience, but compassion, informed knowledge, and genuine affirmation of neurodiversity. She built this platform to close that gap. Every part of Safe Space Connect is grounded in the same principles she practices: trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, deeply respectful, and comfort-centered.
Our Standards
Every sitter on our platform is background-checked through Checkr, manually reviewed by our team, and required to demonstrate meaningful experience with neurodivergent populations before their profile goes live. We do not publish everyone who applies, and that is by design.
Our Values
Every sitter completes a background check through Checkr before being listed. Profiles are manually reviewed.
We center neurodivergent-affirming care. Sitters on this platform have real experience and real empathy.
No jargon, no complicated onboarding. Browse, connect, book.
We are building a trusted network, not just a booking tool.
Why it matters
For most families raising a neurodivergent child, the search for a qualified sitter is exhausting. Generic platforms aren't built for this. Sitters with real ABA, sensory, or behavior experience are hard to find, and even harder to vet.
Safe Space Connect changes that. We filter for exactly the right people, check them thoroughly, and present them in a searchable, transparent way so families can find their fit with confidence.
How It Works
1
Sitters submit an application and complete a background check through our verified screening partner.
2
Our team manually reviews and approves each profile before it goes live.
3
Families filter sitters by experience, location, and availability to find the right fit.
4
Families message and book directly on-platform. Safe, simple, and transparent.
Two Pathways
Full-Service Matching
Hands-on, personalized placement. Our team works directly with your family to find, vet, and match you with the right caregiver. Ideal for families who want expert guidance throughout the process.
Learn moreSelf-Service Marketplace
Browse vetted, neurodivergent-experienced sitters on your own terms. Filter by specialty, availability, and location, then connect and book directly. You're in control.
Browse sittersBrowse vetted sitters on your own, or let our team do the matching for you.
