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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.
The National Park Service has compiled a helpful list of the major DC attractions such as museums and monuments and government buildings that offer tours. It includes: days and hours they are open, phone numbers and whether there are fees. NPS DC Area Attractions List Read More
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual two-week event that celebrates springtime in Washington, DC as well as the 1912 gift of the cherry blossom trees and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan. The predicted peak blooming period of the cherry blossoms – MARCH 29 – APRIL 3! Read More
It’s time to purchase your tickets to attend the highly anticipated 45th International Ball at the US Naval Academy! Buy Ticket Date: April 16, 2011 Location: United States Naval Academy Time: 8:00 pm Cost: $10 per ticket, plus $1.50 service charge Dress: Cocktail Dress, Formal (check out Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshalls for discount Read More
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Au Pair in America and the beginning of legal au pair programs in America, we will be hosting a Cultural Fair on April 9th, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 at Glen Echo Park in Maryland. All of the clusters in the DC/MD/VA area will be participating. We expect Read More
Listen to Music and Dance Day Don’t let the rain or snow stop you from being active. Put on a lively tape and dance around the house today. Show the children some traditional dance moves from your country! Tea Party Day Mix up some warm cocoa or milk and invite the dolls or stuffed animals Read More
Au Pair in America was established in 1986 as the first federally approved au pair program in the United States. We have established high standards of excellence, partnering with the U.S. government, international partners, our U.S. field network, AIFS staff and orientation team to provide a quality cross-cultural experience for over 87,000 au pairs from Read More
15 years after Dr. King’s death President Ronald Reagan signed a bill into law making the third Monday of January a national holiday celebrating the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It took many years for Congress to decide to celebrate the holiday. In the years leading up to the official decree Read More
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, one that the au pairs look forward to experiencing. Please plan to include your au pair in your Thanksgiving celebration if at all possible. Thanksgiving with an au pair offers an opportunity to consider the relevance of the history and meaning of Thanksgiving as you compare the hospitality offered Read More
Sis-U International is a seminar series developed exclusively for Au Pairs and cultural exchange students by Kathy Korman Frey, faculty at the George Washington University School of Business, Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Check http://sisuintl.wordpress.com/ Who takes the class? Au Pairs and cultural exchange students of all different backgrounds. All students want to: •Enhance leadership skill Read More
