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It’s often hard to see positive aspects of difficult situations. And COVID-19 has caused a great variety of difficult situations: health, happiness, finances, and ability to travel are among many facets of life that have suffered in 2020. However, there is one aspect that doesn’t need to suffer: childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosting an au pair not only provides dependable, live-in childcare, but also mitigates the exposure to COVID-19 outside your family’s network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Au Pair USA talked with a few families and au pairs who shared personal stories affirming the strength of live-in childcare in a COVID-19 world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host mom Melissa says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are both working from home, schools are closed, we don\u2019t have immediate family who can help us, and continuity of current childcare is critical to the happiness and wellbeing of our children, especially during this unprecedented time. Au pair Elle has become family and we don\u2019t want this disrupted during an already unusual time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Host mom Cynthia says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My husband, who is an essential worker, and I need to work full-time to ensure our livelihood.\u00a0 Because we don’t know the status of the school system in the fall, it is more critical now than ever to have someone at home that the family knows well and fully trusts to ensure the well-being of our children.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Host mom Lida says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With schools closed, we need support with childcare. Our son loves au pair Lucas and at this challenging time it would be difficult for him to adjust to another ‘new normal’ if Lucas were to leave.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Host mom Lily says<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an au pair allows us to have a productive home life and have space to each do the things we need and still get our work done. I also found out how appreciative I am that I have an au pair that lives with us and can help us consistently Monday through Friday with childcare during normal working hours. I don\u2019t think I would survive with my sanity intact without Karolaine.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Karolaine leads the boys down a \u201cgood path!\u201d\u00a0
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These four stories aren’t unique. As discussed in a recently released report by independent research group EurekaFacts<\/a>, American families are now, more than ever, seeking dependable and caring childcare as they navigate the realities presented by COVID-19. In fact, 71% of families reported that if the program were no longer available, it would affect them at least \u201ca fair amount,\u201d including the majority (55%) who say it would affect them \u201ca great deal.\u201d Given the multitude of concerns families have right now, hosting an au pair may be one of the safest childcare options available into the foreseeable future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has caused anxiety and uncertainty for au pairs as well, but many report that they’ve coped by embracing their host family as a support system. As au pair Natalia observes, <\/strong>“during COVID-19, it hasn’t been easy. But saw that I can really count on my host family. They are supportive, especially during this hard time. I have experienced how nice, positive, and supportive Americans can be.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has caused incredible disturbances on American society. But it also has shone a light on networks of support. These stories give us hope for the future of live-in childcare! Ready to learn more? You’re just a click away<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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