You're in the loop for every single job.
PocketChange is built so parents stay in control. Approve every request, see every neighbor, and manage every payment — from your phone.
Approval-first by design
Your young worker can browse jobs, but they can't accept anything until you approve. You see the full job before you say yes:
- Who posted the job and their neighborhood verification status.
- The exact address, date, and time window.
- The task description, pay amount, and any tools required.
- The homeowner's PocketChange rating and reviews.
Safety tools built in
Homeowner accounts are verified with a phone number and a street address matched to your neighborhood. Contact information stays private until you approve. You get notifications when the job is marked complete and if an issue is reported.
Payment controls
All money flows through PocketChange. Homeowners fund each job through Stripe before it starts. Payouts land in your parent-linked account, and you decide how earnings are distributed to your young worker.
Monitoring
Your Parent Dashboard shows every active job, every pending approval, every completed payout, and every safety report tied to your worker — all in one view.
Parent FAQs
- Can I link more than one child?
- Yes. You can link multiple young workers to a single parent account.
- Can two parents share approval?
- Yes — up to two approved parents per young worker.
- What if I want to cancel an approval?
- You can revoke approval any time before the job starts. The worker and homeowner are both notified immediately.
- How do I report a concern?
- Every page has a Report a Concern link. Safety reports are prioritized through PocketChange Support.