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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
