Family Assistant

Professional support for busy families who need more than a nanny

A Family Assistant provides a combination of childcare and family support, giving busy parents a trusted professional they can rely on to keep family life running smoothly.

When your family's schedule is full, the challenge isn't always finding childcare. It's everything that happens around the childcare:

  • School drop-offs and pick-ups

  • Children’s appointments and activities

  • Grocery shopping and family errands

  • Meal planning and preparation

  • Children's laundry and organization

  • Pet care

  • Household organization

And all the details in between. It never ends!

Whether you're balancing demanding careers, managing a growing household with school-age children, traveling frequently or simply want more time with your family, a Family Assistant can help lighten the mental load and make everyday family life more manageable.

Agency fees include:

  1. Membership fee - $500

  2. Placement Fee* - $5,500

    * Due upon hiring a Family Assistant

    • Position must be at least 20 hours per week 

Parents are responsible for hiring and legally paying the Family Assistant an hourly rate starting at $35-40+/hour 

Placement process (4-6 week process)

  1. Complete booking reservation below

  2. Consultation

  3. Paperwork

  4. Customized job description

  5. Present candidates and arrange interviews

  6. Trial period (highly recommended)

  7. Hiring support

  8. Ongoing support

Placement benefits include:

1. Comprehensive discussion of your family’s needs

2. Customized family job description

3. A highly vetted Family Assistant

From our application, interview process, reference checks and comprehensive criminal background check

4. A liaison to arrange the interview(s) and trial period(s)

5. Support with the hiring process

  • A professional employer/employee Work Agreement template provided

  • Referrals to industry specialist payroll companies

6. Ongoing support to you and the Family Assistant for the duration of the placement

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • We provide family assistant services throughout Rhode Island, with many families located in Providence, Barrington, East Greenwich and Newport.

  • A Family Assistant is a professional who combines childcare with family-related household support. In addition to caring for children, they may assist with errands, grocery shopping, meal preparation, children's laundry, organization, pet care and other tasks that help keep the family running smoothly.

  • A nanny's primary responsibility is childcare. A Family Assistant provides childcare while also taking on family-related household responsibilities.

    If your primary need is caring for your children, a nanny may be the best fit. If you need childcare along with additional support managing the logistics, a Family Assistant may be a better choice.

  • A Family Assistant primarily supports the children and family, with household responsibilities incorporated into the role.

    A Household Manager primarily oversees the operation of the home, including household systems, vendors, maintenance, inventory and potentially other household staff.

    If you're looking for someone to help lighten the mental load of managing your family, a Family Assistant may be the right fit. If you're looking for someone to take ownership of your household's operations, a House Manager may be more appropriate.

  • A Family Assistant may be a good fit if your children still need regular care but you also find yourself managing a long list of family-related errands, appointments, meals, laundry and household logistics.

    If you're looking for someone to primarily manage the household itself, a House Manager may be a better fit. If you're primarily looking for childcare, a nanny may be the right choice.

  • Family Assistants may come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including nannying, early childhood education, teaching, family assistance, personal assistance or household management. Depending on your family's needs, we may prioritize experience with childcare, child development, driving, meal preparation, household organization or other specific responsibilities.