TakeCare to Provide Screening of "Palz" For TeenPalz.com

Online, March 31, 2011 (Newswire.com) - TakeCare, a provider of online personality and risk assessments and TeenPalz.com, which offers virtual supervision, support and activities for the millions of teens home alone, have agreed to offer NannyTest as screening tool for virtual "Palz".

NannyTest is an online personality test that helps parents screen potential caregivers. It is unique in combining both risk assessment and personal traits assessment. The test provides better insight into the personality and traits of the caregiver, and ensures parents that they have done the best they can to leave their kids in good hands, as well as protect their home and property.

TeenPalz.com was created to provide an innovative and groundbreaking solution in the caregiver industry to address the specific concern of supervision and support for teens. Through the use of technology....text, email, video, phone and other web based applications, parents can now affordably engage Palz nationwide who never physically need to meet the teen face to face. TeenPalz provides screening tools, research based parenting advice and support, nationally acclaimed experts and coaches, and a wide variety of educational and enrichment activities to utilize during supervision time with teens. Activities are available for seniors and adults who want to learn a skill or participate in a hobby. Palz can be located globally and can work with any teen, regardless of location. By matching the activities, interests and technology preferences of the Pal and the teen to be supervised, teens can now connect to an adult in a manner parents will approve of and teens will respond to.

"Parents are concerned about their kids' safety and well being. They need to be assured that they allow their kids to interact with and be supervised by people they know enough about to trust and rely upon", says Yossi Pinkas, CEO and Founder of TakeCare. "NannyTest, combined with additional screening tools, provides parents with sufficient information to choose the best caregiver for their kids."

Anne Leedom, founder of TeenPalz.com says, "I believe that personality tests such as NannyTest are a valuable screening tool. By submitting themselves to such a test and providing a link to the test report on their profile page, TeenPalz increase their chances to be selected by the parents".

TakeCare's NannyTest has been designed specifically for the assessment of nannies, au pairs, babysitters and other caregivers, with a focus on identifying risk factors such as tendency towards violent behavior, drug or alcohol abuse, truthful reporting, theft from place of employment etc. The test also assesses other personality traits: responsibility, obedience and discipline, coping with pressure, positive attitude and more.

Tests are administered over the web, can be performed anywhere where a computer with internet access is available. The test report is generated automatically and immediately once the test is completed and is designed to be clear and easy to understand by parents having no relevant professional background.