Au Pair USA congratulates our 2020 Super Au Pair Contest Winner Maureen Jacob from Germany, and all our finalists for their heroic work, acts of kindness and spirit of adventure during their time as an au pair. We are excited to share their super stories...
Ah, the holidays. No matter how bad your year has been – and 2020 has been challenging for most of us – you can always hope that the end-of-year holidays cheer you up! You may be familiar with traditional holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, and...
The term “au pair” is French, meaning “at par” or “equal,” indicating that the au pair is intended to be treated as a family member. Au Pair USA believes that this is the true spirit of the au pair program. This perspective has been especially...
Nine U.S. states in nine days? That’s what German au pair Hagen accomplished. His time with his host family was coming to an end, and Hagen wanted to ensure his replacement arrived safe and sound. So, instead of new au pair Fernanda (Fer for short)...
Join Au Pair USA in recognizing our Super Au Pairs who have heroically helped Host Families survive and thrive throughout 2020.
Election day is November 3rd, 2020. This year, American voters will choose either the Republican, Donald Trump, or the Democrat, Joe Biden, to be the President of the United States of America for the next four years. The system that we use to elect the...
š¶ “You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dogā¦” “Who Let The Dogs Out?” “Hey Bulldog!” š¶ These songs – made famous by Elvis, Baha Men, and the Beatles respectively – are just a few examples of dogs in American culture. In addition to dogs in...
A recently released report by the independent research group, EurekaFacts, shows that the U.S. Department of Stateās Au Pair Program is a valuable win-win arrangement for au pairs and families alike. This first-of-its-kind report surveyed program alumni from the past five years, securing responses from...
Lucas āPoppinsā was a great au pair. But he wasn’t born great – his success is the result of conscious efforts to develop his skills, patience, and open-mindedness. A few years ago, we chatted with Lucas on IG Live, and he shared some tips with...
Updated 30 April 2021. Are you having trouble remembering the “before times”? As the USA reopens, folks are starting to venture out while adhering to federal, state and local guidance. Your area may be starting to open up a little. The Center for Disease Control...