Benefits of an Au Pair

There are many benefits to getting an au pair. Among them are:

--They are dedicated exclusively to your children so that they are given one on one attention and care

--Because they live in your home, there is no need to take them out of your house early in the morning or worry that your children will catch something from the other children in a daycare setting

--If your children are sick, you don't have to find alternate care, the au pair is there to care for them

--Your children will have the opportunity to get out--the au pair can take them to museums, parks, zoos, etc.

--They can help you around the house with light housekeeping related to the children as well as help the children with homework

Stay-at-Home Moms--Get Extra Set of Hands

Are you feeling overwhelmed with your kids busy schedules, homework, housework, and all the running around? Would you like to find someone who can be an extra set of hands to relieve some of that stress??

An Au Pair may be the perfect solution!! Au Pairs are an extended member of your family and are personally invested in the happiness, well being and success of your children. 

Here are just a few examples of how an Au Pair can help you:

-- driving the children to and from school and/or other activities
-- staying home with the children while you run errands
-- helping children with homework while you make dinner
-- playing with the children while you get other things done (or while you get some much needed rest!)
-- doing the children's laundry or other light child -related housekeeping while you spend quality time with your children
-- give you a chance to spend one on one time with each of your children individually
-- provide date night childcare

Featured Country for October: PANAMA

This month Go Au Pair is featuring Panama.  Families who match with an au pair from Panama during the month of October will receive a discount of $100.

9/11 Never Forget

As I reflect on the meaning of today's date, I think about the impact it has had on the lives of people everywhere. I'm so grateful for the love and support of people everywhere--I was in Italy when the towers went down and I saw first-hand how people from all over the world responded with love and compassion.

It is with that thought that I send my gratitude out for all cultural exchange programs that help bridge cultural gaps and bring a sense of unity and love.  I feel that only through understanding each other and through meeting people on a personal level can we achieve world peace.

Never Forget...

DS-2019 and I-20 Information Update

Go Au Pair will be sending the following information out in all Au Pair Welcome Packets when they arrive to the United States:

Important information regarding DS 2019 and I-20

There has been a recent change with regard to the processing of I-20 and DS-2019 forms at ports of entry. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has stopped the practice of placing admission stamps on these forms upon entry. This has caused problems for some Au Pairs, especially at Social Security Administration (SSA) and DMV offices, where some participants were being turned away and asked to secure the stamp.

After looking into this issue, it was learned from CBP that it had indeed instituted this change, but had neither posted the change to its website, nor shared the change widely with all of its field offices (some CBP offices were still unaware of the change and forms were still being stamped). 

CBP has since posted the information to its website and is now communicating with SEVP, SSA, and DMVs about the change. With the information about the change now getting out to the relevant parties, most of the problems should hopefully subside.

http://www.nafsa.org/resourcelibrary/Default.aspx?id=34155

Featured Country for September--MEXICO!!

This month Mexico is Go Au Pair's featured country, match with a Mexican au pair this month and receive $100 off of your program fees.

Click here to learn more about the wonderful culture, food, and people of Mexico.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!

Go Au Pair offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in honor of Labor Day.  If you are a Host Family or an Au Pair and need assistance this weekend, your Local Area Representative is available to assist anytime.

Have a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend!