IAPO: Become a Host Family in USA

Our Goal:
"Having your children assisted by someone you trust"

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An au-pair could make all the difference to your family life. Wouldn't an extra pair of hands come in handy?

Just think of the peace of mind you will have knowing that your children are being cared for by a caring adult in the comfort of your own home. You won't have to rush home or forego important events because your daycare is closing and you have to pick up your children.

No more fears of getting behind because of sudden illness which requires you to stay home with your children. How many times have you wanted to go out for dinner but couldn’t find a sitter? Your au-pair is your personal assistant who will decrease your overload related to housework and childcare so that you can spend more time with your children. By having more spare time you will be able to focus on your children more since your au-pair will take care of the daily routine.

Your family will also benefit from getting to know a different culture and living habits.

AuPair in USA

The US Goverment only allows eleven sponsors to run Au-Pair programs legally in the USA. We are strategic partners with some of those sponsors. We evaluate the au pair applicants through face to face interviews and recommend the suitable ones to our American partners. The placement process is provided by our American partners.

Au-Pair Program in USA

This 12 month program is administered by our strategic sponsors authorized by the U.S. Department of State.

Selection of Au Pairs
Our Au-Pairs are selected after undergoing a rigorous screening process which includes:
• Complete Criminal Background Investigation
• Submission of at least two childcare employment references from non-family members
• Proof of at least 200 hours of infant care experience for Infant Care Au-Pairs
• Submission of at least one character reference
• Medical Evaluation
• English Testing which includes evaluation of speaking,writing and reading comprehension
• Psychometric Screening
• Proof of age between 18-26 years of age
• Proof of Completion of High School

Au Pair Description: Up to of 45 hours of child care a week for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years of age. The Au Pair has at least 2 documented childcare references.

Educational Component: Aupair must study at least 6 semester units at post secondary institution. The Host Family covers up to $500 toward educational expenses.

Weekly Stipend: $176.85

Host Family Requirements:
• Willingness to accept the Aupair as member of the family and not a domestic servant
• Completed application
• Interview with our sponsors' Community Representatives
• A private room for the Au Pair
• At least two character references
• Financial resources to cover the weekly stipend of $176.85
• Willingness to abide by State Department Regulations

Support throughout the year
The first few months are especially important for the success of this cultural exchange. Your Community Representative will lead Aupairs and host families through orientation and communication activities. Getting on to a good start and establishing open communication will ensure a successful year. In the beginning many questions will arise and finding the answer is just a small part of what the Community Representative will do.

Throughout the 12 month program, Au-Pairs and families receive continuous support from our sponsors' field staff and headquarters. Monthly contact is maintained througout the year by Community Representatives making sure that participants are satisfied with the program. If difficulties arise, Community Representatives play an important role in the mediation process interfacing with Aupairs and host families to find solutions.

Program Fees:
Our sponsors charge a total of US$ 5,650 as their Program fee. This fee includes 12 month au pair commitment, application fee, trans-atlantic airfare for the au pair, 4 day orientation program in the USA, health insurance, J-1 visa assistance, aupair interviewer fees and expenses and year-long program support. Fee does not include educational allowance of up to $500 for the au pair, au pair stipend of $176.85 per week, or the transportation cost from the Aupair Orientation Center to the host family home. Total cost to the family is about $292 per week.

Applications & Brochures

If you are interested in becoming a host family please click here. One of our sponsors will contact you and send you a brochure.