Global community

Every year, thousands of people from across the world take part in our program and join our American families. With nearly 40 years of experience, we’ve built a truly global community of confident, capable au pairs supported at every step.

From the start

Real people, real support

Many of the people who help applicants abroad have been au pairs themselves. They know what the experience is like, and how to prepare for it. When you join our program, you’ll get real answers, real advice and a local support system right from the start. Wherever you come from, you’ll:

Meet a local Au Pair in America representative in your own country

Be interviewed and advised on your application

Be prepared for what it’s like to live and work with an American family

Every journey is personal. That’s what makes our global presence special.

Real people, real support,

In the USA

More than a program

Our au pairs come from more than 60 countries with different backgrounds, languages and experiences. They’re united by a love of working with children, a spirit of adventure and a desire to help others.

Once you're in the USA, you’ll be part of:

A welcoming host family

A global community that’s been growing since 1986

A social group of au pairs

Local support at every stage

Supported by our partner

Local support at every stage

We stay closely connected with all of our global representatives to make sure the application and interview process is consistent, high-quality and well supported.

Countries we support


 Bolivia
 Bosnia
 Botswana
 Brazil
 Canada
 Chile
 China
 Colombia
 Costa Rica
 Cyprus
 Czech Republic
 Denmark
 Dominican Republic
 Ecuador
 El Salvador
 Estonia
 Finland
 France
 Germany
 Greece
 Guatemala
 Honduras
 Hungary
 Iceland
 Ireland
 Israel
 Italy
 Jamaica
 Japan
 Kenya
 Latvia
 Lesotho
 Luxembourg
 Mexico
 Mozambique
 Namibia
 Netherlands
 New Zealand
 Nigeria
 Norway
 Panama
 Paraguay
 Peru
 Poland
 Portugal
 Slovakia
 Slovenia
 South Africa
 South Korea
 Spain
 Swaziland
 Sweden
 Switzerland
 Thailand
 Turkey
 Uganda
 United Kingdom
 Uruguay
 Zambia

Supported by our staff

UK and US-based teams coordinate the program

Our UK team recruits the au pairs from around the world. They manage our international recruitment partners and representatives, and coordinate logistics like flights and visas. 

Our US team (based in Stamford, Connecticut) supports every part of the program once you travel. They recruit the families, manage our Community Counsellors, and host your New York Warm Welcome.

Once you arrive in the US, you’ll be part of a local cluster, which is a special group of au pairs living in the same area. Each cluster is supported by a Community Counsellor, who is your support person throughout the year.

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Start your au pair journey

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Live like a local, add to your valuable childcare skills, and enjoy the experience of a lifetime