About Au Pair in America

Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the US and au pairs from around the world.

Ask the Regional Rep

Pat Jacob has been an Au Pair in America Community Counselor for 22 years.  She is also a Program Consultant and the Regional Rep for the Mid-West.  Pat would love to respond to your questions.

Responses

  1. S Alligood says:
    October 14, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Q. I am thinking about hosting an au pair. Does she have to have her own car?

    Pat says…..Your au pair does not have to have her own car; Au Pairs often share a car with a parent. The host family is responsible for the transportation to and from classes and cluster meetings, however, many of our families require an au pair to drive the children to school and other activities. In these situations an Au Pair may have exclusive use of a car. Au Pairs in suburban areas often feel isolated if they do not have reasonable use of a car.

  2. Tina says:
    October 12, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    Q. Hi, I would like some advice and ideas about what would be an appropriate and popular gift for an Au Pair at holiday time. Thanks

    Pat says….Au Pairs love personalized or engraved gifts; jewelry is of course a favorite but most important it should be something that can be treasured in the future and not too large to carry home. If your Au Pair comes from a warm climate consider buying her a cozy sweater or hat and gloves. Gift cards to movie theaters, restaurants frequented by Au Pairs or to a favorite store are perennial favorites. Good luck with the shopping!

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