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Family and Personal Assistants

Family and personal assistants bring organization, reliability, and hands-on support to busy households, allowing parents and caregivers to focus on priorities like work and family. At The First Milestones, our family and personal assistant hiring services match households with trained, professional assistants who understand the rhythm of family life and are ready to manage household logistics with discretion and care.


How can personal and family assistants help you?

What do personal and family assistants do?

  • Errands, shopping, returns

  • Laundry

  • Light cleaning

  • Household organization

  • Family calendar management

  • Travel planning and preparation

  • Meal planning and meal preparation

  • Childcare, typically after school and transportation to/from activities

  • Event planning

  • Vendor management

  • Paying bills, managing finances

  • Vehicle care appointments

  • Pet care

How much should I expect to pay a family or personal assistant?

You can expect to pay a family assistant or personal assistant between $25 and $35 per hour in the DFW area, depending on the job responsibilities and hours.

Our placement fee is $2950, which includes recruiting, screening, vetting and background checks as well as ongoing support.

Ready to get started? Submit a family application below or schedule a consultation!

Family Application

Do family and personal assistants have to work full time?

Not all families need full-time support. You may find that you only need 4 hours of support a week, while other families may need more. Most of our families hire part-time family and personal assistants. You can hire a part-time or full-time assistant, depending on your family’s unique needs.