Real Stories from Au Pairs and Host Families

Connecticut is a great place to be an au pair — and here's why

Connecticut is a great place to be an au pair — and here's why

Connecticut is a great place to be an au pair for so many reasons. Read more to learn about why our au pairs love living in Connecticut.

Au pairs love living in Massachusetts!

Au pairs love living in Massachusetts!

Our au pairs have nothing but great things to say about living in Massachusetts, and of course, many Cultural Care staff would agree.

2021 Au Pair of the Year finalists

2021 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Meet our finalists for the prestigious 2021 Au Pair of the Year Award!

6 ways to encourage cultural exchange

6 ways to encourage cultural exchange

Learn how au pairs and host families learn about each other's language and traditions

Cultural Care au pair wins IAPA’s Au Pair of the Year award

Cultural Care au pair wins IAPA’s Au Pair of the Year award

Antonella from Argentina is recognized for the incredible impact she had on her host family during especially challenging times.

5 Sisters, 1 Au Pair Dream: The Nascimento Family Story

5 Sisters, 1 Au Pair Dream: The Nascimento Family Story

Meet 5 Brazilian sisters who all became au pairs after one inspired the rest. Read their heartwarming story of family, dreams, and cultural exchange.

10 ways to include your au pair in family activities

10 ways to include your au pair in family activities

Discover fun and meaningful ways to help your au pair feel at home in the U.S.

Au Pair Family Reunions: Planning Tips & Real Stories

Au Pair Family Reunions: Planning Tips & Real Stories

Reunite with former au pairs using these proven planning tips. Learn how to coordinate international meetups and create meaningful family memories.

How host families are celebrating Día de las Velitas

How host families are celebrating Día de las Velitas

See how au pairs are sharing the joys of this Colombian holiday with their host families.

Celebrating our Au Pair of the Year: Meet the 2023 finalists

Celebrating our Au Pair of the Year: Meet the 2023 finalists

Learn about the incredible au pairs who made a lasting impact on their host families

14 Au Pairs, 10 Years: A Host Child's Perspective

14 Au Pairs, 10 Years: A Host Child's Perspective

Lauren Dunne grew up with 14 au pairs over 10 years. Read how hosting au pairs shaped her childhood, career, and worldview in this inspiring story.

Au Pair During Pregnancy: Ashleen & the Bake Family

Au Pair During Pregnancy: Ashleen & the Bake Family

Meet Ashleen, a South African au pair who became family to the Bakes during pregnancy, twins, and beyond. Read their heartwarming cultural exchange story.