Resources for au pairs and host families in Rhode Island, and for families who are considering the au pair program for their child care needs. Those who choose Au Pair in America are working with the nation's first and most experienced au pair program. — Tanja Carroll, RI Community Counselor
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 and Host Families who will be on the East Side of Providence on Saturday may want to bring the kids to the Easter Egg Hunt being hosted by the Epoch Assisted Living Center on Blackstone Boulevard. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 1:00 p.m. and is free and open Read More
Rhode Island au pairs celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at their Sunday Evening Cluster Meeting on March 17th. It was a festive event – with au pairs dressed in green and wearing their beautiful St. Patrick’s Day tiaras and accessories! Dinner consisted of the traditional St. Patrick’s Day entree of Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda Read More
After the Blizzard of 2013 cancelled our original February cluster meeting, we were finally able to celebrate a belated Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year on Sunday night, February 17. The desserts were enjoyed by all, and the fortune cookies seemed to be a big hit! Read More
The Super Bowl is the National Football League championship game, played annually between the champions of the National and the American Football Conferences. This year’s game features the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Baltimore Ravens, and it will be played at the “Mercedez-Benz Superdome” in New Orleans, Louisiana at 6:30 p.m. Read More
Pizza Night/Tax Questions and Answers —————————————————————– Taxes aren’t much fun, but the U.S. government requires that they be paid by everyone who earns money in the U.S., even au pairs. At our January meeting, we enjoyed pizza together and reviewed tax information (the pizza helped to make Read More
Our Holiday meeting took place on December 20th – a “Potluck” dinner and gift exchange. Our Potluck consisted of appetizers, entrees, veggies and desserts — a great selection, which included a German potato dish, French crepes, Czech Christmas cookies, among many other tasty treats! It was nice to get together just before the busy holidays Read More
Most au pairs will be experiencing their very first Thanksgiving celebration this year. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to gather with family and friends for holiday meals. It is a time of giving thanks for all of our blessings. There will be football games and parades, but “feasting” is Read More
Our November cluster meeting, held on Friday, November 16, gave Rhode Island au pairs the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal together — the menu consisted of roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, apple pie, and hot mulled apple cider. It was a fun evening, and gave au pairs a preview of Read More
This important week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the U.S. Department of Education, is observed across the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. It is always celebrated the week before the American Thanksgiving holiday. International Education Week Read More
