There are many online scams designed to trick people interested in coming to the USA as an au pair. Here are our tips to keep you safe and avoid being scammed. HOW TO AVOID BEING SCAMMED How to become an au pair in the USA...
When you decide to become an au pair in the U.S., you may already have an idea of where you’d like to live. Maybe you’re fantasizing about the crowded streets and high energy of New York or dreaming of the sunny weather and beautiful beaches...
Au Pair USA welcomes hundreds of au pairs from 25 different countries each year. With so many talented, caring, and diverse entries, it was hard to select a few to feature as our 2023 Super Au Pair finalists. Here are a few who stood out...
Isa Mik, a 21-year-old au pair from the Netherlands, didn’t know where the au pair experience would bring her, but she did know she wasn’t willing to just wait around and see. Isa has always been adventurous and authentic as a person and when she...
When Fatima first arrived in the U.S. in August 2022, she had no idea how much the Au Pair program would test her resilience and strength. After two matches with families that were not the right fit in her first year, she wasn’t sure remaining...
Au Pair USA is pleased to offer tax information to host families and au pairs. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers au pairs to be employees of the host family for tax purposes. This means that au pairs are required to file a tax return....
It’s almost time for your au pair program to end, and you’re not sure how a year (or two) in the United States is already complete. Being an au pair has allowed you to learn about a new culture, a new place, a new family,...
As an au pair, part of your job is having fun with your host children. Whether playing sports, playing the park, or singing your favorite songs, you’re never bored working with kids. When the weather isn’t cooperative, or you need a break from playing outside,...
When you first start as an au pair, issues may arise that you aren’t ready for – such as, what if your host child rejects you? Most au pairs have a vision of what their first encounter with their host family will be like. They...
This post was originally published in June 2019 and revised in December 2023 by other contributors. Every au pair and host family match is unique, and we know that yours is going to be special. Are you unsure of how to choose the right host...