How we help au pairs and host families get ready for the experience
Training & preparation
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3-part program for au pairs
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MyAuPairCourses
Participants complete self-paced, au pair online courses on our interactive training platform to prepare them for their training school curriculum.
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Au Pair Training School
Au pairs attend Cultural Care’s Training School, an online orientation program designed to help them be successful caregivers in the U.S.
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Pre-departure workshops
Au pairs participate in readiness workshops in their home countries to better understand the expectations of American families and how they live.
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Experienced Cultural Care Training School instructors deliver lessons in live, synchronous formats
Health & Safety in the Home
Au pairs complete the American Heart Association CPR and Safety and First Aid online course (5 hours total). Instructors also share best practices for keeping host kids safe in the home. Topics covered include: keeping children healthy, safety in the USA, preparing for doctor’s visits, the American household, and reducing the risk of accidents and injury.
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Food & Nutrition
Instructors introduce traditions surrounding American mealtimes and share how to prepare simple and healthy meals and snacks. Common childhood allergies are reviewed in addition to best practices for food safety. Au pairs are coached on how to talk to their host families about food and mealtime routines.
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Age-Appropriate Activities
Au pairs are grouped with others who will be caring for children of similar ages, allowing them to collaborate on age-appropriate activities and learning ideas. Throughout the weekend, they work on plans to share with their future host kids—including a rainy day activity, a backyard game, and a fun local outing.
Building Self Esteem in Children
Instructors share ways au pairs can nurture positive self-worth in their host kids and discuss how they can be the best role models possible. Topics covered include the importance of a positive self-concept and ways to impact a child’s self-esteem.
Behavior Management
Instructors review common childrearing philosophies in the U.S. and cultural differences in American upbringing. Au pairs have the opportunity to role-play with instructors to gain confidence in their own approach. They also learn strategies for building strong relationships with their future host children.
Communication
Instructors review best communication practices for au pairs to use during their time in the USA. They learn tips for bonding with their future host children and how to gain their trust and respect. Other topics covered include: talking with host families, the importance of trust, and strategies for conflict resolution.
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All au pairs complete CPR and First Aid training
They will receive their certification upon successful completion of a hands-on skills assessment and have free access to all course materials.
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It was a great experience at the Au Pair Training School.
I loved it. The Training School staff really helped us to put the cultural differences in perspective and understand that things are done differently in the U.S. Also, going over the different development stages of the kids was really useful to figure out age-appropriate games and activities.
Emilia, au pair from Germany
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Live webinars and online courses designed for Cultural Care host families
Welcome to Cultural Care Au Pair
This introductory session welcomes families to our program and covers how to best utilize the resources and support offered by Cultural Care Au Pair.
Matching
Families learn how to navigate Cultural Care's in-app matching process and receive strategies for creating a great profile and interviewing candidates.
Au Pair Program Basics
This course reviews program rules, offering practical tips for host families on au pair hours, scheduling, household help, driving, stipends, time-off, and more.
Au Pair Arrival
Families will feel more prepared to welcome their au pair after this course, which outlines essential logistical tasks and offers thoughtful suggestions to help your au pair feel at home.
Cultural Exchange
This host family training course equips host families with the confidence and tools to manage, and ultimately celebrate, cultural differences.
Communication
Families will learn key communication strategies for living with and effectively collaborating with a young caregiver from another country.