Its been a mild winter here in Connecticut thus far.
Many of our Host Families and Au Pairs enjoy skiing together.
Snow days, delays and early dismissals are fun for the kids but, they can wreak havoc on working parents!
Knowing your au pair is at home and prepared for these days is a nice bonus for everyone.
Here’s a photo of Au pairs who aren’t accustomed to our weather enjoying an afternoon of ice skating.
For some, it was their first time!! 
Our host families come from a wide variety of backgrounds and faiths. Some celebrate Christmas, some Chanukah some Kwanzaa and some celebrate more than one of those or none of the above!
Both Host Families and Au pairs enjoy the cultural exchange aspect of our program. The holidays are a joyous way to embrace each others traditions.
Au pairs from Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Namibia, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, 
Spain and UK all celebrated the holidays together this evening. We sang each others songs, played International games, ate and had a blast together!
Education is an important component of the Au pair program.
Here in Fairfield County, Au pairs can choose from many outstanding colleges and coursework.
Some may choose ESL to improve their English. Others may select math, chemistry, psychology or photography.
The options here are plentiful. Au Pairs on the standard program complete 6 credits or 80 hours.
Fairfield County Au Pairs took a prestigious tour of Yale University today.
Many took in a Yale vs Princeton game following the tour. It was a fabulous day in New Haven!
Au pairs from our group came together for pumpkin carving on the beach!
A lot of creativity shown and then shared with host families.
Important tips discussed on staying safe with the children on Halloween.
“More than words – Courage against bullying”
Westport Arts Center presented works from around the globe that generated dialogue on anti-bullying.
Au pairs viewed the artists work meant to inspire courage, resilience and empowerment in the face of bullying.
Many Au pairs arrive over the summer.
Its a nice time for family bonding and spending quality time outdoors.
Recognition for outstanding, above and beyond loving care for
her host family!
Our group enjoying summer at the beach!
Au pairs from Fairfield County enjoying a hike at Lake Mohican.
Au Pairs who made more than $4000 in their stipend earnings in 2015 owe taxes. At our meeting today we assisted Au Pairs in filling out and filing their tax returns. We also had a awesome presentation from a travel specialist at Trek America. It was exciting to hear about all the amazing places to visit right here in our own country!
