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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.
Au pairs had a lot of fun at The New Orleans School of Cooking class. They also had… gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding with whisky sauce, and pralines. Yum! A lively and educational commentary provided by the master cook included historical and culinary tidbits, including explanation of the name jambalaya – surprise with rice. Read More
On Saturday, February 26, 2011 au pairs volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans and Acadiana, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger in south Louisiana. The au pairs contributed food items to the pantry and helped with sorting and repacking. Working alongside other volunteers from local high schools and church group was Read More
Carnival is the time of festive celebrations just before the start of Lent, which in turn is the period of fasting and penitence preceding Easter. Although Carnival is tied to the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church and used to be enjoyed in Catholic countries only, it is now celebrated all over the world…BUT… Read More
Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day, but it doesn’t have to be romantic love only. Saint Valentine’s Day, observed annually on February 14, started as a celebration of intimate relationships, but has now turned into a joyful occasion to celebrate all amicable feelings. In addition to diamonds, candlelit dinners, and bouquets of roses Read More
Au pairs celebrated the beginning of 2011 with a party and a brainstorming session about all the fabulous and fantastic activities they’ll embark on in the new year. Read More
A narrated tour of the historic French Quarter took au pairs down the narrow streets and past the famous landmarks, including voodoo museum, Ursuline Convent, Preservation Hall jazz club, and… Brad and Angelina’s house. Read More
On October 16, 2010 au pairs participated in the Adult, Infant, and Child CPR and First Aid class offered by the American Red Cross. A day-long class reinforced the material au pairs learned at APIA Orientation, and made them even more confident they were well prepared to handle any emergency situation. Read More
A splash in the pool provides best respite from the late September heat. Read More
On August 15, 2010 au pairs boarded Steamboat Natchez for a two-hour narrated cruise up and down the mighty Mississippi River. We learned about the early history of New Orleans and its days of glory as the wealthy port and cotton trade center. Watching passing scenes from the deck was fun, especially when a gust Read More
