Update on current immigration ban and ICE January 15, 2026 We know many of you may be feeling nervous after seeing recent news about ICE activity and visa-related announcements. If you’re feeling worried, please know this is completely understandable — you are far from home, and situations like this can [...]
Au Pair of the YearWe want to thank all of the families who took the time to nominate their au pair for our Au Pair of the Year contest! Your stories do more than just highlight the dedication, care, and the positive influence of your au pair in your home, [...]
Marce from Guatemala🥉 Third Place WinnerFrom the very first interview, we knew Marce was going to be the perfect fit for our family. She seemed like a young and energetic 20 year old, but also so mature. When she arrived, our 13- and 11-year-old daughters were thrilled—she looked just like [...]
Maria from Colombia Second Place WinnerI am honored to nominate our au pair, Maria, for Au Pair of the Year. Maria has cared for our newborn twins (now 10 months old) and our 2.5-year-old son, during one of the most challenging and transformative years of our family’s life. She was [...]
Daniela from Venezuela🥇 First Place WinnerFor the past two years, Dani has been so much more than an au pair to our family—she has become a cherished sister, host-daughter, and lifelong friend. From the moment she joined our home, she brought with her warmth, empathy, laughter, and a sense of ease [...]
Happy International Au Pair Day!November 24th is International Au Pair Day. International Au Pair Day is a global celebration of all au pairs and their contribution to cultural exchange around the world! By annually celebrating together, we hope to:Raise the profile and visibility of au pairs, and legal au pair programs, [...]
America's Best Customer Service 2026 We are proud to announce that Newsweek named Agent Au Pair among America’s Best Customer Service 2026 in the category of Nanny and Au Pair Agencies for the past 5 out of 6 years! The America’s Best Customer Service 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey [...]
Kid Friendly Activities to try this Summer! School's out for summer, which means you'll have more time to spend with your host kids. Make the most of the sunny days or rainy afternoons with fun and engaging activities that will bring joy and inspire exploration. Whether you're indoors or outdoors, [...]
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 [...]
