Does your au pair need to make a last minute supermarket run to buy milk? is she taking the kids to the zoo and buying everyone’s lunch or paying for the carousel ride? Continue reading
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Thirty Years Ago Today…
This year marks Au Pair in America’s 30th anniversary. In fact, 30 years ago today, APIA was welcoming the very first group of au pairs to the US. Click here to see our 30th Anniversary video where APIA staff share memories of the program and look ahead to the future.
2016 DC Cultural Fair
What fun we had at the 2016 DC Cultural Fair on May 1st! So many smiles, so much laughter, and so many wonderful memories. A big thank you to all of au pairs who participated and all of the host families who came out to Nats Park. We couldn’t have done it without you! Read all about the fantastic day on Au Pair in America’s blog, Kid Notes.
Holiday & Vacation Reminders
Photo credit: Jenifer Correa (Flickr)
With summer fast approaching, now is a great time to review program rules around holidays and vacations. Continue reading
Valentine’s Day
Photo credit: Clever Cupcakes (Flickr)
Valentine’s Day is a time of love, friendship, giving, and caring. Americans use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to tell friends and family how much they care. Celebrated on February 14th, children usually exchange cards at school on that day or one close to the holiday. Continue reading
More Winter Fun
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Brr…It’s cold out there!
Whether you’re battling boredom in a blizzard or staying indoors during the polar vortex, Au Pair in America has a Pinterest pinboard devoted to all things fun in the Winter. Continue reading
December Holiday Cluster Meeting
Our December 2015 Cluster Meeting was full of fun.
From reviewing important seasonal safety tips to sharing holiday traditions from many different countries, our December cluster meeting was full of learning and fun. Each Au Pair brought a treat that reminded her of the holidays and a wrapped present for a gift exchange. Continue reading
Au Pairs Help Make a Difference in DC
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year for Au Pairs to learn more about the American spirit of volunteering. For our November cluster meeting, Au Pairs from two DC clusters gathered to discuss volunteering and ways they can help the DC community. Continue reading
Au Pair Scheduling and Hours
One of the most common questions we get about the au pair program is about the au pair’s schedule and hours. How many hours can an au pair work? Can an au pair work on nights or weekends? Continue reading
New Incentive Program for Au Pair Webinars
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Each month, APIA’s Orientation Team offers free webinars designed to help our au pairs make the most of their year in the US. Au Pairs describe the webinars as fun and educational. Topics include travel tips, working vacations, communicating with your host family, activity ideas, homesickness, and much more. Continue reading