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Hosting an Au Pair

Ever wish you had an extra set of eyes, ears and hands to help you manage your busy life? By hosting an au pair you’ll get that and more. To make finding the perfect au pair easier, we've developed a simple process. Working with our easy online system and your personal Placement Specialist, you can be matched in just a few days.

How to Host an Au Pair: Our Program Process

1. Sign Up for Free

Tell us about your children, childcare needs and lifestyle using our simple online application. Our au pair Program Advisor will schedule a call with you to answer all of your questions. You’ll also meet with your Local Coordinator for an in-home interview.

1. Sign Up for Free

2. Search and Interview Au Pairs

Your Placement Specialist will get to know your family and identify au pairs who meet your requirements. You can also use our online matching platform to search our pool of available au pairs. Invite au pairs to interview with you via video chat and make an offer to match to your favorite candidate.

2. Search and Interview Au Pairs

3. Confirm Your Match and Arrival Date

Once a host family and au pair have agreed to a match, you’ll select the arrival date that works best for you and your au pair. We offer the convenience of year-round arrivals. It will take approximately 5 weeks for your au pair to arrive. During this time, we handle all of the pre-arrival details such as online training, making travel arrangements, and assisting with the visa process.

3. Confirm Your Match and Arrival Date

4. Welcome Your Au Pair

Your au pair will complete Au Pair USA’s Online Academy in their home country, then travel directly to you on the date of your choice. Our Local Coordinator will contact you within the first 48 hours and meet for an in-home orientation within the first two weeks.

4. Welcome Your Au Pair

5. Enjoy Expert Local Support

Your Local Coordinator’s support continues throughout your program. They will contact you each month to chart the progress of your placement. They also organize monthly cultural, social and educational events for the au pairs in your area.

5. Enjoy Expert Local Support

Extend or Renew

If you’d like to continue hosting an au pair, you and your current au pair can opt to extend for an additional 6, 9 or 12 months. Or, renew to host another au pair and receive a generous repeat discount.

Extend or Renew

Host Family Requirements

We have many types of families who welcome an au pair to their home. In order to host an au pair, the U.S. Department of State and Au Pair USA mandate the following host family requirements:

Be American citizens or legal permanent residents and speak English as the primary language in the home
Provide the au pair with a private bedroom that includes a window
Pass a criminal background check and employment verification

Submit two non-family references
Meet with your Local Coordinator for an in-home interview
Follow au pair program guidelines for working hours, job duties, compensation, and time off

In addition, host families agree to comply with the U.S. Department of State regulations, Au Pair USA program guidelines, and any additional guidelines related to having an au pair, as outlined in the Host Family Agreement.