Some families like to send a “welcome package” to their au pairs while they are at Orientation, and many have asked for ideas and suggestions as to what might be appropriate. I have listed a few suggestions below. Welcome packages may be sent directly to the hotel, and should be marked clearly with your au pair’s name, Membership ID number and arrival date.

New Location Effective 1/27/13
Doubletree by Hilton
455 South Broadway
Tarreytown, NY 10591

Hotel Phone: 914-631-5700

• A card or note along with drawings that the kids have created to welcome their new au pair. You might also include a family photo.

• A welcome note along with a pre-paid phone card. (Phone cards may be purchased through the Au Pair in America Website: http://www.aupairinamerica.ekit.com/ekit/home/

• Personal care package: Toiletry items (lotions, powders, disposable razors, etc)

• NY Tour – On the third night of Orientation – au pairs are offered the opportunity to go on a guided tour of New York City. The tour includes bus trip, tour guide and “boxed dinner” — and the cost to each au pair is $75. Some families have expressed an interest in giving the NY tour to their au pairs as a welcome gift. If interested, you may send the $70 payment via check or credit card to:

Au Pair In America
Attn: Orientation Logistics Coordinator
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905

E-Mail: Orientation@aifs.com
Phone: (203)399-5042 or (800)928-7247, ext. 5042
Fax: (203)399-5242