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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 U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
HOW TO GET A GEORGIA DRIVER’S LICENSE Beginning April 12, 2021- No appointment is needed for the first written test. The first written exam can be accomplished at soon as the Au pair has received the SS card. This is offered in multiple locations including Cumming, Alpharetta, Canton, Norcross, Marietta, Kennesaw, and BlueRidge which are closest Read More
How the Au pair program affected Adult Children from Former Host Families. (Excerpted from Au Pair in America Program Outcomes- Perspectives of Host Children 1999-2017) Cassie Heine and Catie Steidl, AIFS program Researchers stated: “The host children love and learned from their Au pairs. As a result, their eyes were open Read More
Feeling homesick is a normal feeling when you first arrive as an Au pair. YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT! It just takes a little time and some effort on your part. Tell yourself that you can live with being uncomfortable for a short time. Trust yourself that you made the right decision. Trust me when Read More
Communication with your Community Counselor It is very important to stay in communication with your counselor. Without at least monthly conversations, it is impossible for your counselor to know what is going well for you or what you need help with. The State Department of our Government sets the rules for which APIA Read More
There are always people out there who are looking for ways to trick people out of their money and personal information. There have been several new scams recently, so we are going to explain ways to identify scams and how to protect yourself. SCAM #1 – A caller says they are a contact tracer and Read More
Facts about Flu Vaccination! What Every Au Pair Should Know. The information contained in this article was obtained from The Centers for Disease Control And Prevention. For more information, please go to https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ The best way to protect yourself and your host family against influenza (flu) is to get a flu vaccine. Flu Read More
Online Education Options for Au Pairs: Education: Your course will be approved if these things are met: 1. Comes from an accredited school. 2. The college, university, or technical school must be an American school. 3. Starts before the end of August 30,2021 4. Have a screenshot of the number of hours you will earn. Read More
All online classes must be finished within 2020. All colleges must be a USA college and accredited by the University system. Check with your counselor before beginning any online course. 1.Yale University: The Science of well-Being. This course challenges you to be happy and let go of ideas that keep us from being Read More
Social Distancing with your Host Family Social distancing is for the benefit of everyone who lives in your community starting with yourself, your host parents, friends and anyone you may normally have contact with. We all must do our part, even if you are young, or otherwise healthy, your activities can increase the Read More
Libraries may be closed due to COVID-19, but many librarians are coming up with creative ideas to keep people entertained and promote literacy. One of those creative ideas is free virtual escape rooms. With a variety of themes, some may be fun to do on your own, others as activities with the kids. Sydney Krawiec, Read More
