Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
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Cultural Care Au Pair offers families a unique childcare alternative and au pairs the chance to gain work and life experience in the USA. America’s leading au pair program since 1989. We provide families with flexible, live-in childcare and au pairs with American culture as a family member. Follow blog to get information and tips on being au pair.
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
1w ago
If you’ve ever thought about hosting an au pair from Austria, then you’ve come to the right place! While someone can be the best au pair for your needs regardless of their nationality, it can still be helpful to learn about their country—in this case, Austria!
Austrian au pairs are great because…
They love to become part of the family. When it comes to planning, Austrian au pairs are often organized and punctual. Austrian culture is also focused around many sports such as hiking and skiing, so your au pair may love spending time outdoors!
Language
The official lan ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
4M ago
Searching for the perfect holiday gift to surprise your au pair?
For many holidays, gift-giving is a way to show love and appreciation. Including your au pair in this and other family traditions, such as hanging personalized stockings or lighting Hanukkah candles, can help welcome them into your home.
We asked host parents to share their top gift ideas for au pairs this holiday season. Here are some of our favorites to help you get inspired:
1. Personalized gifts with kids’ photos
Wish your au pair memories could last forever? With pictures, they can. The Chicago family says, “Some stores have ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
6M ago
Curious about South African au pairs? These incredible young people travel across the world to join American families like yours—and they bring a lot to be excited about! From delicious recipes like Malva pudding and Bobotie to a diverse regional culture, welcoming a South African au pair offers a unique cultural exchange experience for the whole family. Read on to learn more about this amazing group of au pairs!
Language
Did you know that South Africa has 11 official languages?
Zulu: Hello | Sawubona
Afrikaans: How are you? | Hoe gaan dit?
Xhosa: I am excited to ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
6M ago
Cultural Care Au Pair has been volunteering for—and running in—the New York City Marathon since 2015. We organize a large group of volunteers, including au pairs living in New York and nearby states, as well as Local Childcare Consultants (LCCs) and staff, to help out on the course. And because we bring so many helpers to the race, we secure running spots in the marathon each year as well—a wonderful outcome given how competitive it is to earn an official NYC Marathon bib.
A little about the New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon worldwide, and its course tak ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
6M ago
An inclusive matching process allows au pairs and host families to feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves. Nurturing a supportive environment also helps both parties recognize similar values in each other and be open to one another’s differences. Eventually, this can lead to a better host family and au pair match. Here we share some tips for making sure your approach to matching and interviewing is as inclusive as possible!
1. Be aware of your own unconscious bias
Unconscious bias is defined as unconscious forms of discrimination and stereotyping based on someone else’s ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
9M ago
In today’s fast-paced world, young parents are juggling a lot: their careers, personal lives and the demanding responsibilities of raising a family. Recognizing the benefit of a personalized and flexible childcare solution, an increasing number of young families are turning to hosting au pairs as a childcare option that checks every box.
An au pair provides an enriching experience for both the host family and the au pair themselves. The benefits extend far beyond just childcare, as the arrangement promotes open-mindedness and creates a supportive environment for the children to grow and ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
11M ago
Hosting an au pair can be an incredible opportunity for families looking to welcome a new culture into their home and secure a flexible childcare solution. If you’re considering hosting an au pair, it’s natural to have questions about how it works and what to expect. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top 10 questions about hosting an au pair to help you make an informed decision.
What is an au pair?
An au pair is a young adult between 18 and 26 years old who travels to the U.S. to live with your family on a legal visa for up to two years. They provide childcare in exchange fo ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
11M ago
Meet Thamilis, Thamara, Thainara, Thais, and Thalita Nascimento—5 sisters from the small town of Presidente Epitácio in Eastern Brazil. Thamilis came to the USA as an au pair in 2015 and joined a host family in South Carolina. She returned home to Brazil two years later and told her sisters about her amazing experience in the USA—and inspired all four siblings to follow in her footsteps.
“Thamilis got here six years ago, Thâmara got here about two years ago, me and Thainara seven months ago, and Thalita, she’s here two weeks ago. So, this is just crazy!” —Thais, au pair in Colorado&nbs ..read more
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1y ago
Cultural Care Au Pair is proud to share that Argentinian au pair Antonella Arnau has been chosen as the 2023 Au Pair of the Year by the International Au Pair Association (IAPA)!
To highlight the incredible impact au pairs make on their American host families, IAPA hosts this competition each year. Host families share why they love their au pairs through a written essay and video, and IAPA reviews a small number of them submitted by member agencies.
Ever since she joined the Serfaty family of Indiana in March of 2021, Anto has made a positive impact on everyone she’s met. In their “Au Pair of t ..read more
Cultural Care Au Pair - Childcare you can Trust like Family
1y ago
Every year, the Au Pair of the Year contest provides our community with a unique opportunity to recognize au pairs that leave a true impact on the host families they join in the U.S. From planning unique activities with their host kids to introducing their native recipes to the family, our nominated au pairs are amazing representatives of our cultural exchange program, and we’re so happy to recognize and celebrate them each year!
This year, we’re happy to announce that over 600 host families nominated their au pairs for this special award! These host parents take the time to submit a he ..read more