Divide incoming childcare calls between two parents

Dad taking a call
Care Number app screenshot

Get a virtual number that forwards calls and texts to either parent based on a schedule.

Get Your Number

30 days free. Then $8.99/mo.

Designed for the realities of modern parenting

Married and living in the same home? Co-parenting in separate households after divorce? Care Number works for any situation.

FOR OVERWHELMED MOMS

You don't have to be the default parent

See how Care Number helps moms share the workload more equally with their husbands.

Destroy the defaults
FOR MODERN DADS

Stepping up in ways that matter

See how Care Number helps dads be more involved and break free from outdated stereotypes about fatherhood.

Smash old stereotypes
FOR CO-PARENTING

Divorce doesn't have to create more confusion

See how Care Number makes school and daycare communication easier across separate households.

Eliminate confusion

Choose a schedule that meets your needs

Automatically swap duties every week...

Week 1Grace
Week 2Paul
Week 3Grace
Week 4Paul
Week 5Grace
Week 6Paul
Week 7Grace

...or assign by day of the week

Sundays Grace
Mondays Paul
Tuesdays Grace
Wednesdays Paul
Thursdays Grace
Fridays Paul
Saturdays Paul

Using Care Number is simple

1

Choose a new virtual phone number with an area code that makes sense for you.

2

Schedule which parent should receive calls and texts when anyone reaches out to that number.

3

Hand out your new number to your daycare, school, or anyone else that needs it.

All the amazing details

A shared notepad keeps both parents on the same page

Save notes for yourself and your co-parent so you're both ready for any incoming call.

Reminders for Abigail...

If temp is 100.4°F or higher, pick up immediately

Thermometer is in bathroom medicine cabinet. Children's Tylenol in kitchen pantry top shelf

Reminders for Parker...

Use calm voice: "Take three deep breaths with me"

Promise something small: "We'll read your favorite book tonight"

Reminders for Liam...

Fever: Pick up and call pediatrician

Severe headache: Pick up immediately

At home: Doctor's number on fridge, after-hours clinic address in phone

Welcome to your wonderful new normal

  • Automatic call routing

    Calls go straight to whoever is on duty, based on the schedule you set.

  • Automatic text routing

    Text messages reach the right parent, based on the same schedule.

  • Unlimited schedule updates

    Change your schedule anytime and calls and text re-route instantly.

  • Shared parenting notes

    Keep important details in one place so both parents are always prepared.

  • Shared responsibility

    Both parents carry the load instead of there being just one default parent.

  • Greater predictability

    Everyone knows who's on call, so there are no more surprises or missed messages.

Get a virtual number that forwards calls and texts to either parent based on a schedule.

Get Your Number

30 days free. Then $8.99/mo.