The Brief

PHOENIX - An app called Bambino is launching in the Valley to help parents find trusted, local babysitters.

What we know:

For many parents, the familiar phrase, "it takes a village," doesn't apply to their lives. That's why Bambino aims to create a network of reliable sitters based on community connections.

"You just download the app on your phone, click on it, and it pops up with the babysitters that are in your area," said Brittney Torvie, a local mother who uses the app.

Torvie, a mother of two, said she has been able to find a babysitter quickly, even when booking at the last minute.

The app's goal is to be a one-stop shop for parents to find, book and pay for sitters nearby. Babysitters on the app, like Madison, have a profile that shows their name, general locat

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