The Houser Family and Sara from Colombia Runner Up The Houser Family: Hi! We’re Kerra and Blake, and this is our baby girl—she’ll be two months old in July. We’re really happy to share a bit about our family and what this journey has been like for us. Becoming parents [...]
The Dooley Family and Luz Del Alba from Dominican Republic 🥇 Winner Honestly, with four kids aged five and under—including two under two—we never imagined we’d be considered for Host Family of the Year. Our life is loud, messy, and far from picture-perfect. But it’s full of love, laughter, and [...]
Host Family and Au Pair of the Year We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Host Family and Au Pair of the Year contest! This year, we introduced a new twist by asking au pairs and host families to submit their entries together, highlighting the incredible partnerships that make [...]
Host Family MeetingHost parents of J-1 au pairs are invited to meet with representatives of the Office of Private Sector Exchange within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.As the office responsible for overseeing the program, we are committed to ensuring the health, safety, [...]
Craft with your Kids this year! We are excited to introduce the Crafting and Connections Resource Guide created by Lauren, one of our dedicated local coordinators. This guide aims to inspire au pairs and host families with a selection of creative crafts to enjoy together each month. It’s a practical [...]
Sharing Holiday Traditions with Your Au Pair The holidays are a time for family, connection, and celebration, and for host families, it’s the perfect opportunity to include your au pair in your traditions. Sharing holiday moments with your au pair doesn’t just help them feel like a valued part of [...]
Celebrate the Holiday Season with our Annual Secret Santa! Agent Au Pair is excited to organize it’s yearly Secret Santa gift exchange for their au pairs again! We started this activity back in 2018 with only about 12 au pair and staff members participating. Over the years the gift exchange [...]
America's Best Customer Service 2025We are proud to announce that Newsweek named Agent Au Pair #1 for America’s Best Customer Service 2025 in the category of Nanny and Au Pair Agencies for the past 4 out of 5 years!The America’s Best Customer Service 2025 ranking is based on an independent survey of more [...]
Restoring Confidence in the Au Pair ProgramOn Thursday, September 19, 2024, legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives regarding the modernization of the federal Au Pair Program. Sponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R, PA-14), the Modernizing the Au Pair Program Act. H.R. 9677 (the MAP Act) addresses important issues [...]
Exchange Day 2024Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of international exchange! In a typical year, thousands of international exchange visitors come to the U.S. to learn more about our culture, to travel around our beautiful landscapes, and to create new friendships. Exchange Day is also an opportunity [...]
