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5 Reasons Why Au Pairing with Au Pair USA is Safe

by Joy Lo on June 10, 2024

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This post was originally published in April 2018 and revised in June 2024 by other contributors. Coming to a new country and living with a host family can cause nervousness for even the most experienced au pairs. One thing you don’t need to worry about...

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Au Pair Cluster Events Celebrate Community, Connection, and Cultural Exchange

by Marisa Lonic on May 27, 2024

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Did you know that when you join the Au Pair program, you don’t just become part of an American family, you are also welcomed into a community of au pairs from all over the world? Each Local Coordinator is responsible for a ‘cluster’ or group...

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How to Match with the Right Host Family

by Joy Lo on December 12, 2023

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This post was originally published in June 2019 and revised in December 2023 by other contributors. Every au pair and host family match is unique, and we know that yours is going to be special. Are you unsure of how to choose the right host...

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Tips for Finding Your Host Family

by Marisa Lonic on March 31, 2023

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Congratulations! Your au pair application has been accepted! Your profile is live and available to interested families. You eagerly await notifications from host families excited to speak with you. Should you just sit back and wait? No way! Here are some of our best tips...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Nana!

by Marisa Lonic on December 20, 2022

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Before deciding to become an au pair, Super Au Pair finalist Nana was a kindergarten teacher in Japan. She thought coming to the U.S. would be a great opportunity to use her childcare skills, improve her English and experience a new culture. Since her arrival...

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Meet Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair Finalist, Ariane!

by Marisa Lonic on December 20, 2022

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Super Au Pair Finalist Ariane from Brazil wasn’t even sure she’d be able to participate in the program and arrive at her host family’s home when she found herself in a Brazilian hospital the day before her flight to the U.S. Ariane apologetically called her...

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Meet Lena, Au Pair USA’s 2022 Super Au Pair!

by Marisa Lonic on December 16, 2022

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From the moment you connect with Lena, it’s easy to see why their host family nominated them, and they were ultimately selected as Au Pair USA’s Super Au Pair. Lena has a calming and positive energy, a sincere and honest demeanor, and an empathetic and...

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The right host family may be bigger than you thought!

by Marisa Lonic on September 9, 2022

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Every au pair has a vision of what their experience will be like in the U.S. Before the interview process begins, they might imagine their American host family to be like ones they’ve seen in the movies: a big house with a white picket fence,...

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Au Pairs and Their Host Families

by Joy Lo on August 28, 2018

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One of the best parts of being an au pair is the relationship that you’ll form with your host family. These relationships often last a lifetime and many of our au pairs end up seeing their host families again years after the program. We asked...

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4 Ways Au Pair USA Is Different Than Other Agencies

by Joy Lo on July 30, 2018

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When coming to the USA as an au pair, you’ll be sponsored by one of the 16 designated au pair agencies. It’s important to choose an agency that makes you feel confident and safe while providing you with a wonderful au pair experience. We’ve worked...