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Bed-Sharing With Your Baby

Bed-sharing - baby sleeping the same bed as their parents, is a contentious practice. Bed-sharing supporters contend that a baby should always sleep...

How to Renew Indonesian Passport in Singapore

If you hold an Indonesian passport that is about to expire, you should consider renewing it. It’s a good idea to do this as soon as possible, but the most important question is whether you should fly home or you can just renew it in Singapore. And...

The Role of Foreign Domestic Helpers in Modern Households

Foreign domestic helpers are vital in modern households, especially in Singapore, where dual-income families are common. These helpers provide essential support by managing household chores, caring for children and the elderly, and allowing...

Essential Tips for Managing Household Helpers Effectively

A harmonious and well-organized household eliminates daily hassles and fosters a positive atmosphere for everyone involved. On top of it, employing and managing household helpers is key to ensuring that your home runs smoothly and efficiently....

How to Prepare for the Arrival of a New Household Helper?

Welcoming a new household helper is an exciting yet important transition for the family and the helper. Preparing for their arrival sets the foundation for a successful working environment, just like preparing to welcome a new team member at a...

How Domestic Helpers Can Enhance Your Family’s Lifestyle?

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How to Handle the Change When Replacing Household Staff?

Managing a household often requires a dedicated team to keep everything running smoothly. However, the need to replace household staff can arise due to personal circumstances, job performance, or even changing family needs. Transitioning to new...
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Enhancing Home Efficiency with Experienced Household Helpers

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the endless list of chores and responsibilities at home? Certainly, yes! But, just imagine coming back to a spotless house, a well-prepared meal, and all errands managed seamlessly. Isn't that great? This isn't a...
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How Maids Can Support Elderly or Disabled Family Members?

Caring for elderly or disabled family members can be both rewarding and challenging. The demands of providing consistent and comprehensive care often require more time, energy, and expertise than a family member can offer alone. In these...
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Bed-Sharing With Your Baby

Bed-sharing - baby sleeping the same bed as their parents, is a contentious practice. Bed-sharing supporters contend that a baby should always sleep in their parents' bed. Others, though, feel that sharing a bed is dangerous.Co-Sleeping,...

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Jo A.Jo A. ★★★★★ We are truly grateful for the excellent and professional service provided. The team is always very responsive and quick to answer our questions, and whenever we encounter any issues, they are patient, helpful, and able to provide practical solutions promptly.What we especially appreciate is how well they take the time to understand our needs and requirements. They make an effort to find and recommend a suitable helper who matches what we are looking for, which gives us great peace of mind.Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and excellent support throughout the process. We really appreciate the care and effort you put into assisting us, and we are very happy with the service provided. Highly recommended!Alarice T.Alarice T. ★★★★★ Was looking for agency that specialised in eldery care and decided to approach HIH, love the online support given, prompt in providing us some helpers resumes and arranging the interview sessions. Some good advice and support was also given along the journey of hiring a helper as this was our first time. Many thanks to Alex for his patience .Francis Y.Francis Y. ★★★★★ My mother was looking a mandarin speaking helper and HIH was recommended by our friend. Chris was the person who attended to us, she is resourceful, and responsive even on Sunday, and gave many options. Thanks Chrismingjing L.mingjing L. ★★★★★ Alex was very patient and helpful, and surfaced good candidates for our consideration.Jane L.Jane L. ★★★★★ I had a great experience with Daphne who efficiently assisted me in getting a domestic helper within a short period of time and I am really grateful and happy that I finally got someone to help me to take care of my mum who has parkinson disease and mild dementia. Highly recommend Daphne and HIH team for those who need domestic helpers in short period of timeAustin H.Austin H. ★★★★★ My wife and I recently welcomed a newborn and worked with a dozen different helper agencies—this one was by far the absolute best. They are incredibly professional, prompt, responsive, and diligent about truly understanding your family's needs to find the right match. They took care of all the admin work seamlessly and were incredibly thorough in helping set expectations for all parties.A special shoutout to Alex, who is an amazing agent! He went above and beyond to help our family find the perfect match under a very tight timeline. If you want a stress-free experience, I cannot recommend them enough!Mok Gie K.Mok Gie K. ★★★★★ Excellent service from staff. Assist you promptly with any questions and even assist you what to prepare. Fast and efficient. This is my first time hiring a maid. Big thank you.Jamie P.Jamie P. ★★★★★ A huge thank you to Help Is Here (HIH), and especially to Serene, for the outstanding support. Finding a suitable caregiver for my elderly mother was a priority for us, and Serene took the time to deeply understand our family's specific needs. I truly appreciate how patient and responsive she was in answering every single one of my queries. True to its name, Help is Here provides a seamless, professional, and deeply helpful service!Calea L.Calea L. ★★★★★ I had a really good experience with this agency. The whole process was fast and smooth, and everything was explained clearly.Serene was very professional, friendly, and easy to talk to. She replied fast, understood what I needed, and helped me arrange a suitable helper. My helper also picked up the work very quickly and has been a great help to me.Thank you Serene and the team for the good service. I’m very happy with everything and I highly recommend this agency.Fabian K.Fabian K. ★★★★★ Help is Here lives up to their name with quality service, prompt responses, and genuine client empathy. I would strongly recommend engaging Daphne from HIH, who was nothing short of responsive and thoughtful from Day 1. With Daphne's help, we were able to identify a helper who met our unique needs the next day from the first clarification call. Our helper was deployed one month after, and throughout that time, Daphne was consistent in responding to our questions, and remains actively invested till this day in the helper-household fit by periodically checking in. We are extremely satisfied with HIH and Daphne in particular, and would definitely suggest working with them for your helper sourcing needs. Thanks Daphne!Carmen M.Carmen M. ★★★★★ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Agency – Smooth and Reliable ExperienceI had a very positive experience with this agency. From the very first consultation, the staff were friendly, attentive, and easy to communicate with — they responded quickly to all my questions and kept me updated throughout the entire process.The paperwork and documentation were handled efficiently, which made the whole process stress-free. I appreciated how organized and prompt they were in taking care of all the necessary procedures.Most importantly, they matched me with a helper who is professional, trustworthy, and hardworking. It’s clear that the agency takes the time to properly vet their candidates.Overall, I would recommend this agency to anyone looking for a reliable and professional helper placement service. They made what could have been a stressful process feel easy and well-managed.celebrate C.celebrate C. ★★★★★ I would like to commend Daphne for her exceptional professionalism throughout the entire placement process. She was remarkably patient in addressing all of my questions and concerns, ensuring that I felt fully informed and confident at every stage.What truly stood out was her proactive approach — she followed up regularly without me having to prompt her, which made the experience seamless and stress-free. Her responsiveness and efficiency in resolving any issues were impressive and greatly appreciated.Beyond that, Daphne demonstrated a genuine understanding of my household needs and provided thoughtful recommendations that ultimately helped me find a helper who is a great fit for my family.I am very satisfied with the level of service she provided and would not hesitate to recommend her to others seeking a reliable and professional agency consultant.amie C.amie C. ★★★★★ Daphne is very helpful and efficient. She helped me with the interview of the helper, i don’t even need to crack my head on this. Thanks for getting me a new helper in such a short time. Highly recommendedBoon Gee T.Boon Gee T. ★★★★★ Thank you Thiri for your patience and support in helping me find the right domestic helper match, not once but twice as I changed my criteria midway. I would highly recommend your service and your company, Help is Here, to anyone looking for a domestic helper. The reason being that I came from another sub standard agency and I learned the hard way of the importance of finding the right agency.Lynn M.Lynn M. ★★★★★ Wish to thank Kian Giap for his patience service. His recommendations are also very relavent to cut down on our selection process. This is our second helper from himMelissa G.Melissa G. ★★★★★ We had a great experience with Daphne. She was detailed, responsive, and took the time to understand our requirements clearly. Within just three weeks, she helped us find a reliable and suitable full-time domestic helper. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!Jesslyn K.Jesslyn K. ★★★★★ Very professional and no hard selling of helpers on hand. Daphne really went the extra mile to make sure we got a helper that is a right fit for our family. She asked all the tough questions during the helper interviews and we just had to sit in. There was also no prompting of answers from Daphne to the helpers during the interviews. We could tell she was genuinely trying to help our family, as our situation was quite dire, with a 14 month old baby at home and suddenly with no help, we had to urgently look for a helper. Daphne even suggested going to other agencies if there was no helper suitable for our family after all the interviews. Fortunately, we managed to find one with Daphne eventually. Assistance is prompt and efficient. Kakak Vira is a great addition to our family and we cannot thank you enough, Daphne!XIAN L.XIAN L. ★★★★★ Dear Pei,I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your help. Even late at night, you patiently answered all my questions and provided valuable guidance.I am especially grateful for the information and advice you shared regarding the maid situation. Your professionalism, patience, and willingness to help made a real difference for me.Thank you again for your time and support. It is truly appreciated.Warm regards,liuSerene P.Serene P. ★★★★★ I would like to highly recommend Help Is Here (HIH) and specifically Sabrina for their exceptional service. We urgently needed a caregiver for our elderly father. Sabrina took the time to understand our specific needs for a mandarin speaking caregiver and matched us with a reliable helper. The entire process from interviews, paperwork to deployment of helper was completed within two weeks, and Sabrina was always very responsive to all my queries. True to its name, Help is Here provides highly efficient and professional one-stop seamless service to clients who need help!Jennifer O.Jennifer O. ★★★★★ Daphne service is professional and help me to solve the problem whenever I face the problem.Miss IMiss I ★★★★★ A Heartfelt Thank You to Ms.Thiri at HIHAs returning clients who had a very positive two-year experience with HIH, we trusted them again to find a helper for my mother. We were fortunate to be assisted by Thiri, whose service was outstanding.From our first conversation, Thiri's dedication and meticulous attention to detail were evident. She took the time to thoroughly understand our family's specific situation and my mother's care needs. Her proactive approach was exceptional—she followed up on every single detail, no matter how small, and provided clear, prompt answers to all our questions. Her efforts went beyond our expectations, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.Thiri has fully maintained the high standards we associate with HIH. We are thoroughly satisfied with her professional service and highly recommend her and the agency to anyone seeking reliable domestic help.Joshua M.Joshua M. ★★★★★ I was looking for another agency and was very pleased I found "Help is Here"Responsive, understood my requirements well and found very quickly the type of helper I needed for my dad.Dealing was easy and smooth and highly efficientVery highly recommendedYun Long W.Yun Long W. ★★★★★ Efficient and spot on service by Sabrina. She was able to assist us in getting our desired helper promptly and answered all our questions effectively.I will definitely go back to HiH and to Sabrina for any helper recruitment.- y- y ★★★★★ We urgently needed a helper and was able to hire a helper very quicky under Help is Here. Thiri is very efficient and supportive, she understood our needs and facilitated the interview and administrative process very well. Strongly recommend to consider this agency. Help is Here’s customer service and efficiency really sets them apart from many other agencies we contacted.Choo S.Choo S. ★★★★★ Thiri was very patient to understand our need and reacted appropriately.Mackie C.Mackie C. ★★★★★ I would like to share my wonderful experience in dealing with your agency. Daphne who was assisting me in getting a caregiver was really helpful. She is patient and always available for me. Even when she was away, she replies to my messages promptly. She sourced out candidates according to my needs and requirements. I have the utmost respect for her professionism. And would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thanks again Daphne for your time and help :) You are a GEM!Jesline H.Jesline H. ★★★★★ I would like to express my appreciation to Sabrina for her professionalism and efficiency. She provided clear explanations, handled matters promptly, and ensured our requirements were met. It was a smooth and pleasant experience working with her.Wee S.Wee S. ★★★★★ The whole process was a breeze. Thiri and Pei were very professional 👏 and I am thankful for their servicesOIOI ★★★★★ I found HIH through Google search and had spoken to fews agency before deciding . Until my conversation with sabrina then I know that HIH is the company that I can rely on to find the correct helper for my family.Our consultant sabrine was very patient , kind , helpful and she was a great listener. She make sure that she understands what is the main concern for getting a helper before sending me their bio data . I can feel her sincerity throughout our dealings with her, and I am really very grateful to have met her.She is always very prompt and fast whenever we needed advice or help .And Sabrina is still helping to follow up abt the helper performance as promised .Once again I would like to thanks her for all the great effort and time that she has put it for my family.Greatly appreciate 🙏❤️On D.On D. ★★★★★ I highly recommend Sabrina from Help is Here (HIH) for anyone looking for a domestic helper. I needed a helper to assist with taking care of my elderly mother and managing household chores, and Sabrina made the process incredibly smooth.She took the time to understand my specific requirements for elderly care and recommended a helper who is patient and willing to learn. Sabrina was responsive, transparent about the costs/process, and very supportive throughout the selection and handover. Thank you, Sabrina and HIH, for the excellent service!Anthony L.Anthony L. ★★★★★ I am very grateful to this care consultant, Ms Thiri who handles my request for a domestic helper. She is very professional and always keep me posted and updated on the progress. She is dedicated in her follow up and very efficient in the coordination. Her professionalism had given me great peace and comfort in engaging and entrusting their service. Awesome experience.Zhanrong L.Zhanrong L. ★★★★★ We would like to express our appreciation for Sabrina from HIH Agency for her outstanding professionalism and support. When our onboarding helper withdrew at the last minute, Sabrina acted promptly to expedite the search for a replacement, ensuring minimal disruption to our plans.Throughout the process, she demonstrated exceptional efficiency, responsiveness, and a sincere willingness to assist with all our queries. Her dedication and service provided us with a smooth and reassuring experience.We are very satisfied with her assistance and highly recommend her services.James O.James O. ★★★★★ Quick response and help to find the right helper to meet your requirement.Christine K.Christine K. ★★★★★ We were looking for a helper for my 90 year old mother.The previous longstanding helper was incompetent, difficult and rude (which unfortunately mum did not want to reveal to us years earlier). The helper chose to resign when she could not take on the new challenging caregiving duties.We read many good reviews about HIH in the “Guide to Maid Agencies in Singapore 2025” by Sassy Mama. We checked the HIH website and we were very impressed with the many more good reviews, especially so in the area of elderly care.HIH was the first and only agency we went to.From the first meeting, Care Consultants Pei and Thiri heard and understood our worries and patiently addressed many of our concerns. They advised us on the kind of helpers that would be suitable for mum and her personality and needs.Subsequent communications were prompt, thorough and reassuring.Knowing our urgency, Pei and Thiri were able to find a suitable helper in a short timeframe. In just a few days, the helper was deployed directly to my mum’s house even on a Sunday.The new helper is amazing. She surpasses all our expectations. With her relevant background and experience in eldercare and her kind and pleasant personality, they complement my mum greatly.This excellent recommendation is only possible through Pei and Thiri's patience, good listening ears, thorough and skillful screening.Thank you so much Pei and Thiri!Cheyenne T.Cheyenne T. ★★★★★ Detailed and good service from Daphne. Thank you 🙏MagdaleneMagdalene ★★★★★ Thank you dear Daphne for your help and counsel for the helper’s situation. I really appreciate that I have met an agency who cares for the employer’s family situation, needs and also takes care of the helper’s welfare and needs at the same time.Thank you for screening and shortlisting candidates who are a good fit for the family situation and also your patience as we navigate through all the difficulty. I will definitely recommend my friends to reach out to Help is Here as this agency does not just match any helper to the family but genuinely listen to our needs and make recommendation accordingly. Thank you for being the God-sent angel.Esty T.Esty T. ★★★★★ Sabrina is fantastic! Professional and very good scouting for my needs with new helper. Definitely recommend Sabrina / HIH. Great job 👍COCO ★★★★★ Would really highly commend HIH. To be honest, they weren’t my first choice. But to my surprise, it was my best choice. Daphne has been really helpful guiding me thru the process as it was very new to me. She also understood my urgency (my dad required an urgent helper at home & my both parents are not equipped to manage helper themselves) and kept me updated along every step. I felt very assured with her service. In fact she was the only agency that understood my situation and provided the helper promptly to me. I would definitely recommend this agency and Daphne to my friends and family. Thank you, Daphne!!Bernard L.Bernard L. ★★★★★ Awesome service. They're patient and helped me understand the procedure in getting my first helper.joey L.joey L. ★★★★★ 5-Star Review for Help Is Here (HIH) – Agents Danyl & PeiWhen I was looking to replace my previous helper, I reached out to multiple agencies to compare rates and share my requirements. Frankly speaking, Help Is Here (HIH) wasn’t my top choice at first due to their fees being on the higher side compared to other agencies. However, what ultimately made me choose them was the excellent service provided by their agent, Danyl.From the very beginning, Danyl’s professionalism, helpfulness, and overall positive vibe stood out. He took the time to understand my needs and provided thoughtful recommendations. What really impressed me was HIH’s process — they pre-screen and interview the helpers first, and only send profiles that are truly suitable to the employer’s criteria. This level of curation saved me a lot of time and ensured a better match.During the interview, Danyl went the extra mile by helping to prompt questions to the helper on our behalf, ensuring important areas were covered. Midway through the process, Pei took over from Danyl. Initially, I was a little disappointed because one of the reasons I chose HIH was because of Danyl’s top-notch service — but Pei quickly won me over. He proved to be just as helpful and knowledgeable, even going beyond by assisting me with a situation involving my previous helper (who wasn’t even from their agency!) when she wanted to go to Malaysia. That kind of support is rare, and I’m really grateful for it.Now, two weeks in with my new helper, I couldn’t be happier. She speaks and understands English better than most I’ve encountered, is hardworking, and even takes the initiative to revise her English during her free time. Fingers crossed everything continues to go well!Lastly, one more big plus — HIH offers doorstep service. There was no need for me to travel to the agency or send my helper for her work permit. Everything was handled smoothly and conveniently.Highly recommend HIH, especially if you’re looking for a more personalized, professional, and caring agency experience. Thank you, Danyl and Pei!Arthur C.Arthur C. ★★★★★ Danyl is reliable. He assists from the administration, selection to the delivery of the helper. A true professional!Ricky L.Ricky L. ★★★★★ Danyl is an excellent consultant for FDW. Service was top notch and prompt. Had an urgent request for helper for my grandfather and told danyl that i would need the helper to arrive in the shortest possible time. Despite my very demanding requests, Danyl was very prompt in arranging interviews even at odd hours. Danyl even rejected some candidates which i thought was alright as he was afraid that they would not be able to fulfil my needs in the future and he looked for more candidates immediately until we found the right one. Really thankful for danyl's help.Yip S.Yip S. ★★★★★ Daphne had provided her guidance well to choose an appropriate helper for our family. She also asked question on our behalf to the helper which surprised us that we won’t have think of it. The process of completion is smooth and easy. Thanks againjs_loader

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Professionally screened and high quality filter

All the maids in our teams are personally assessed and selected by our experienced in-house recruiter to ensure the high quality and standards of the maid that we put forth to you.

Experienced and well-trained maids

All the maids in our team have worked for a minimum of 4 years in Singapore, hence they are already very qualified and has experience working with your needs.

Upskilled maids to take care of mummy and baby

We send our maids who already have babycare experience to training classes to further enhance their skills. Our maids can also prepare confinement and milk boosting meals for mothers during their tenure, on top of taking care of baby as well as household chores.

Professional trained to take care of elderly

Our maids will attend a professional training course to enhance their relevant skills to help take care of your elderly at home.

Independent and does not require much training

Our curated maids have initiative and knows how things work in Singapore hence does not require much training on your part. They are capable of going to the market independently and can cook to take care of your family.