The following companies offer legitimate work from home opportunities. In addition, if you're looking for part-time supplemental employment, consider starting an at-home business you can operate alongside your kids, such as baby sitting, pet sitting, or doing freelance work.
LiveOps- Work from home as a customer service agent using your own computer and telephone
- New employees earn $6-$8.50 per hour
- Work as many or as few hours as you choose
- This company charges applicants a $30 background check fee once you've been accepted as an independent contractor for LiveOpps
Working Solutions
- Agents are not assessed any fees to work for the company
- The type of work varies, from data entry to customer service work
- Earn $7.20-$30 per hour
JetBlue Reservations Crew
- Jet Blue reservation specialists actually work out of their homes
- Apply online
- Candidates must have at least two years of customer service experience
Tutor.com
- Tutor students in subjects like math, science, English, and social studies
- Set your own hours
- Get paid while you're training
You can find additional work from home jobs on About.com's Work-at-Home Moms site:
- Directory of Work at Home Jobs
- Work at Home Careers
- Personality Traits of Successful Work-at-Home Moms

