Rolling Out the Welcome Mat: How Host Families Can Help Their Au Pair Feel at Home Welcoming an au pair into your family is an exciting experience, filled with the promise of cultural exchange and a helping hand. But it's also a big transition for your au pair, who is [...]
Agent Au Pair is an award winning U.S. Department of State Designated Au Pair Program that promotes educational and cultural exchange. Spread Joy with Homemade Cards!This April, in honor of National Volunteer Month, we’re excited to invite our Au Pairs, Host Families, and Local Coordinators to join us in our [...]
Agent Au Pair is an award winning U.S. Department of State Designated Au Pair Program that promotes educational and cultural exchange. We pride ourselves on taking the time to get to know our host families on a personal level, ensuring that our matching is on target for each family’s individual [...]
Recharge and Refocus: The Vital Importance of Self-Care for Au Pairs Being an au pair is a truly unique and rewarding experience. You're immersed in a new culture, caring for children, and building lasting connections. But it's also a demanding role that can sometimes leave you feeling stretched thin. That's [...]
Beyond Childcare: Unveiling the Unexpected Benefits of Becoming an Au Pair Thinking about a gap year? Want to experience a new culture while gaining valuable life skills? Becoming an au pair might be the perfect adventure for you! While the primary role of an au pair is to provide childcare, [...]
Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair Are you a family juggling work, childcare, and everything in between? Have you ever considered the enriching experience of welcoming an au pair into your home? More than just a childcare solution, hosting an au [...]
Culture Shock & Homesickness You thought about becoming an au pair for a while. You finally decided to apply for the program- created your profile, gathered documents, submitted your application. You got accepted into the program and finally started interviewing with host families. Then it all happened quickly- you interviewed [...]
Agent Au Pair is an award winning U.S. Department of State Designated Au Pair Program that promotes educational and cultural exchange. Do you have the best Host Family?? Submit them for the Host Family and Au Pair of the Year Contest! This year, we’re celebrating teamwork, shared experiences, and mutual [...]
Agent Au Pair is an award winning U.S. Department of State Designated Au Pair Program that promotes educational and cultural exchange. We pride ourselves on taking the time to get to know our host families on a personal level, ensuring that our matching is on target for each family’s individual [...]
Traveling to the US for your Program You have matched, and soon your flight to the U.S. will depart—how exciting! While you may be looking forward to your journey, you might also feel nervous. Maybe this is your first time flying internationally, traveling alone, or visiting the U.S. This guide [...]
