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Image courtesy of au pair Aline<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This post was originally published in July 2015 and revised in March 2025 by other contributors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication is the key to any relationship. The more each party communicates the easier a relationship becomes. This does not waiver in the au pair\/host family relationship or in their relationship with their Local Coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host Family and Au Pair Monthly Contacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Department of State requires all au pair agencies to have monthly contact with the au pairs they are sponsoring and the families that host them. While this is a requirement from the U.S. Department of State, it is also an important way Au Pair USA Local Coordinators build rapport and relationships with au pairs and host families..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love that as a Local Coordinator for InterExchange Au Pair USA I get to know all of my families and their au pairs,\u201d says Jill DeMarco, Local Coordinator for Long Island\u2019s North Shore. \u201cI get to hear all the good (and the not so great) that goes on in their lives. They tell me all about sharing holidays and family events and the experiences they learn from each other.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each month, your Local Coordinator will contact your family and au pair, first through a newsletter giving you up-to-date information, then through phone calls, emails and meetings. All these forms of communication are important ways to stay informed about what\u2019s happening within the au pair and host family community locally and nationally, as well as a great way to stay connected with your Local Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Local Coordinator\u2019s Role<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your Local Coordinator is a key part of the support system for host  families and their au pairs during their time together. At InterExchange Au Pair USA<\/a>, we want to make sure you are supported and helped throughout the experience, which is a huge benefit that you don\u2019t find with all childcare options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI feel, as the Local Coordinator, it is extremely important to learn about and connect with all the families and au pairs right away,\u201d says DeMarco. \u201cI want to get to know them so they feel confident that they can call on me if trouble arises. I let them all know that I am available for any questions or concerns at any time, not just our regular monthly contact. The more I know about each family and au pair, the easier it is for me to see how their family works and how to best help them work through any situation.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host  families can rest assured that Local Coordinators are  available daily (not just during monthly contacts) and will get back in touch within 24 hours if they can\u2019t be reached. There is also a 24\/7 emergency line available to all host families and au pairs in the event they can\u2019t reach their Local Coordinator and need assistance right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Coordinators also act as confidants. They\u2019re there to listen and support both host families and au pairs and will keep conversations confidential if asked. It\u2019s important to consider; however, that while the concerns you  confide in your Local Coordinator  may be small (or large), they will grow if you don\u2019t talk to your au pair or host family about them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI always encourage everyone to go back and talk to each other,\u201d emphasizes DeMarco \u2018Communicate, Communicate, Communicate!<\/em>\u2019 Our monthly contact should not be seen as a bother but as a building block for a great relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready for personalized communication and support through a Local Coordinator during your childcare experience, an au pair may be the best choice for your family. Apply today<\/a> for free and let Au Pair USA connect you with a seasoned Local Coordinator in your community. For over 35 years, Au Pair USA has been successfully matching and supporting host families and au pairs. We can\u2019t wait to support you too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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