The au pair program

Learn about new cultures and invite an au pair into your home

A mutually rewarding experience

Host family benefits

Flexible childcare on a schedule you decide

Up to 45 hrs/week (max 10 hrs/day) of coverage

Help with household chores related to the kids

An extra driver and homework helper

Exposure to a new culture

A lifelong global connection

Benefits for your au pair

Improvement in English level

Opportunity to find a second family abroad

Chance to study in the U.S.

Immersion into American culture

Time off to explore the States

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The au pair program was established as part of the Fulbright Hays Act to improve international diplomacy and build a more interconnected and peaceful world.

Our host families and au pairs contribute to global understanding through exchanging cultures.

The U.S. Department of State maintains the integrity of the program through ongoing regulations and oversight.

We help you prepare for your au pair’s arrival and support you throughout your experience

We provide support from day one

Staff in our Boston, Denver and Austin offices are ready to help!

Au pair program FAQs