Q. Why is Town & Country Resources the premier agency on the West Coast?
A. We have been placing qualified childcare and household professionals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years. We really care about finding the "right" job for you! Our dedicated staff of placement counselors will provide you with the same level of service that has placed thousands of candidates in the top positions in the Bay Area.

Q. Where are our jobs located?
A. Town & Country Resources has jobs all over the San Francisco Bay Area. With the lush rolling hills of the wine country, the breathtakingly beautiful coast of the Marin headlands, the bustle of Silicon Valley, and the cultural offerings of San Francisco, the Bay Area is one of the most popular places to live in the United States. We enjoy beautiful weather, a very active population, limitless outdoor activities and a multitude of cultural events from which to choose.

Our clients are seeking qualified Nannies, Housekeepers, Personal Assistants, Chefs and Estate Staff in the following areas: San Francisco County, Santa Clara County – including Campbell, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Saratoga, Sunnyvale; San Mateo County – including Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, San Carlos, Portola Valley, Woodside; Contra Costa County – including Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek; Marin County - including Kentfield, Mill Valley, Ross, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon; East Bay including Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont, Orinda; Wine Country – including Healdsburg, Napa, Sonoma, St. Helena; Monterey County – including Carmel, Monterey and Pebble Beach.

Q. What services does Town & Country Resources provide?
A. Town & Country Resources offers childcare providers and household professionals the tools and means necessary to secure the Bay Area’s top positions. Our goal is to help you find your dream job and we will do this without a fee to you. We ask that you complete our application; this helps us understand your work experience and parameters for a new position. You are then matched to the positions that share your criteria.

We are available as a resource throughout the job search and interview process and will provide guidelines for successful interviewing techniques. When you find a position that is a match, we assist you in the creation of a written job description. After placement, we want to continue our relationship with you and are available to answer any questions that may arise. Our Agency has regular events which help you settle into your new position by putting you in touch with other candidates living and working in your area.

Q. What kind of experience do I need to be placed through Town & Country Resources?
A. To register with Town & Country Resources, you need to have long-term, professional experience. We need to speak with your previous employers for references. Most positions require that you have a driver’s license and related course work or volunteer work is always a plus. Before you are placed in a home, we need to see a print-out of your driving record. We also require that you have the proper authorization to allowing you to accept work legally in the United States.

Q. How does Town & Country Resources find their employers/families?
A. We have had the pleasure of working with some of our clients for many years. Naturally, the requirements for a household change over the years and families depend on us to address their evolving needs. Most of our new employers/families are referred to us by friends who have hired someone through our Agency. When an employer/family decides to register with us, they too complete an application that helps us understand their household and job description.

Q. How long will it take to find the right position?
A. Search time varies based on your background and the type of position required. A candidate may search for as short as a week or as long as several months. Your Placement Counselor may be able to give you an idea of how long your particular search may take.

Q. What is the difference between a "live-in" and a "live-out" position?
A. Live-out candidates come into the employer's home for a certain number of hours per day, and then return to their own home. While live-in candidates live with the family, they still work a set schedule. Some candidates live in separate cottages; other candidates live in the employer's primary residence. The level of integration into the household varies and depends on the specific living arrangements and the candidate and employer's style.

Q. I want to begin my search with your Agency - what's the next step?
A. Simply complete this form and a Placement Counselor will get in touch with you.