9 05, 2025

Winner: The Dooley Family and Luz from the Dominican Republic

By |2025-05-09T08:54:16-04:00May 9th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Winner: The Dooley Family and Luz from the Dominican Republic

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 [...]

9 05, 2025

Host Family and Au Pair of the Year Contest Winners

By |2025-05-09T08:57:44-04:00May 9th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Host Family and Au Pair of the Year Contest Winners

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 [...]

7 05, 2025

BridgeUSA – Host Family Meeting

By |2025-05-07T10:35:15-04:00May 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on BridgeUSA – Host Family Meeting

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, [...]

6 05, 2025

How being an Au Pair Can Benefit Your Career

By |2025-03-31T13:45:42-04:00May 6th, 2025|Au Pair|Comments Off on How being an Au Pair Can Benefit Your Career

How Being an Au Pair can benefit Your Career Are you considering becoming an au pair but are unsure if this will look  good on your resume in the future-? Are you concerned that future employers think the au pair year was just a ‘break’ from school or a job [...]

29 04, 2025

Rolling Out the Welcome Mat: How Host Families Can Help Their Au Pair Feel at Home

By |2025-04-01T11:31:52-04:00April 29th, 2025|Host Family, Host Family Tips|Comments Off on Rolling Out the Welcome Mat: How Host Families Can Help Their Au Pair Feel at Home

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 [...]

24 04, 2025

April 2025 Au Pair Newsletter

By |2025-04-21T09:28:22-04:00April 24th, 2025|News|0 Comments

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 [...]

23 04, 2025

April 2025 Host Family Newsletter

By |2025-04-21T09:40:35-04:00April 23rd, 2025|News|0 Comments

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 [...]

20 04, 2025

Recharge and Refocus: The Vital Importance of Self-Care for Au Pairs

By |2025-04-01T11:41:38-04:00April 20th, 2025|Au Pair, Au Pair Tips, Mental Health|Comments Off on Recharge and Refocus: The Vital Importance of Self-Care for Au Pairs

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 [...]

7 04, 2025

Beyond Childcare: Unveiling the Unexpected Benefits of Becoming an Au Pair

By |2025-03-31T13:44:45-04:00April 7th, 2025|Host Family|Comments Off on Beyond Childcare: Unveiling the Unexpected Benefits of Becoming an Au Pair

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, [...]

1 04, 2025

Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World: The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

By |2025-03-31T13:47:08-04:00April 1st, 2025|Au Pair|Comments Off on Opening Your Home, Expanding Your World: The Joys and Benefits of Hosting an Au Pair

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 [...]

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