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How host mom Pooja has created a home full of connection, cultural exchange, and far less chaos with the help of her eight au pairs. 

Creating connections across cultures 

Wondering how to hire an au pair for your family? This complete guide explains every step—from agency vs. DIY options to interviews, legal steps, and making the perfect match.

How to hire an au pair: a step-by-step guide 

Learn who qualifies for a J-1 au pair visa, how to apply, what documents are needed, and the support Cultural Care provides throughout the process.

Visa requirements for the au pair program

See how growing up with an au pair influences host kids’ confidence, connection to culture, and lifelong outlook.

How au pairs shape lives: Insights from former host kids

With childcare costs increasing across the U.S., many families are searching for a flexible and affordable solution. Learn how hosting an au pair can provide high-quality, cost-effective childcare while enriching your family unit. 

The rising cost of childcare—and how hosting an au pair can help 

Help your au pair navigate tax season with ease. Learn what forms they need, how much they’ll owe, and how you can support them through the process.

Au pair taxes explained: A guide for host families

Wondering what it’s really like to host an au pair? Au Pairs Unpacked brings real stories, honest advice, and relatable moments from parents who’ve been there. 

Introducing Au Pairs Unpacked: Cultural Care’s new podcast for families 

Learn how Janet and Donn Kim embraced the spirit of cultural exchange and created a loving home for their au pair Nayure. 

2025 Host Family of the Year: Meet the Kim family 

From stepping into a busy household to supporting her host family through the demands of military life, Issy’s impact on the Bright family has been truly remarkable. 

Meet Issy from the UK: 2025 Au Pair of the Year

Jill Janson talks about transitioning from one au pair to another and updating her host family handbook

An unexpected au pair departure

Here’s how the au pairs honored with Cultural Care’s 2025 Pink Heart Award showed exceptional care and commitment to their host families during challenging times. 

When care goes above and beyond: Meet our 2025 Pink Heart recipients 

Finding an au pair doesn't have to be difficult. Learn how to get a good au pair for your family's childcare needs.

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