Curious about where au pairs in the United States are originally from and where they are placed? According to 2015 U.S. Department of State Statistics, over 17,000 au pairs from 93 countries and territories were located in 49 states! For the full statistical breakdown, please see our charts on: Au [...]
The au pair program give au pair's and host family's the opportunity to build a long-term relationship for cultural exchange. Cultural exchange differentiates the au pair program from other options and enriches au pairs, host parents and children alike. Not only are host families able to learn about their au [...]
For many former au pairs, their time in the US with an American family played a pivotal role in their lives, both personally and professionally. Whether their experience solidified their original professional goals or led them to a career related to children or education, a year in the US is [...]
Host Family Gift Ideas Bringing your host family a small gift from your home country is a great way to help break the ice after you arrive to the United States. The gift doesn't need to be expensive or large, a small trinket or your favorite food from your [...]
Composing the Most Effective Letter to Your Potential Host Family Looking for useful tips for writing the letter to your host family? We have a great guide for you to use to compose the most effective letter to your potential host family. The letter to your host family is [...]
