Looking for support while your kids are far away at school? We are local parents who are here to help!
Looking for support while your kids are far away at school? We are local parents who are here to help!
How Does it Work?
For better or for worse, things come up when your student is in school. If you are looking for local help, you’ve come to the right place. We have been in your shoes. We are not Mom or Dad, but we’re the next best thing. Whether it’s month-to-month support, help for the semester, year-round, or your entire undergraduate experience, getting started is as easy as
1-2-3.
Step 1
Select the campus and purchase the membership that is right for you and your student.
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Want to learn more? Take a listen to our founder and CEO, Mindy Horwitz.
Membership Options
We’re here for the month, the semester, the academic year or throughout your entire undergraduate experience. Become a member and get access to your local mindyKNOWS team, along with amazing member packages for your student! Membership plans are available for each mindyKNOWS location.
Monthly
- Support for the entire month
- Unlimited guidance and recommendations
- Monthly local updates
- Access to our locally-sourced care packages, birthday surprises, and custom deliveries
Semester
- Support for the spring or fall semester (not available for schools on the quarter system)
- Unlimited guidance and recommendations
- Monthly local updates
- Access to our locally-sourced care packages, birthday surprises, and custom deliveries
- One delivery fee is included
Full School Year
- Support for the entire academic year
- Unlimited guidance and recommendations
- Monthly local updates
- Access to our locally-sourced care packages, birthday surprises, and custom deliveries
- Two delivery fees are included
All 4 Years
- Support for all four academic years
- Unlimited guidance and recommendations
- Monthly local updates
- Access to our locally-sourced care packages, birthday surprises, and custom deliveries
- Eight delivery fees are included
Our Family Grows By the Semester
From the moment you sign up, you’re treated like family– the good kind!, the ones you want staying with you when they come to town! Don’t just take our word for it, read what some of our families have had to say:
In the News
We are thrilled to have been featured in a variety of articles and interviews from media outlets around the world!
Missouri-based professional ‘second mom’ reveals how to support kids during the college years
Read moreHow Will YOU Benefit
Let’s face it, college moves fast. mindyKNOWS aims to help your family have a smooth journey together.