Recognizing remarkable au pairs: Meet our 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Recognizing remarkable au pairs: Meet our 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Here’s how the au pairs nominated for Cultural Care’s 2025 Au Pair of the Year award create unforgettable and impactful bonds with their host families.

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Celebrating outstanding host families: Meet our 2025 Host Family of the Year finalists

Celebrating outstanding host families: Meet our 2025 Host Family of the Year finalists

Here’s how the families nominated for Cultural Care’s 2025 Host Family of the Year award embrace the spirit of cultural exchange and make their au pairs feel right at home.

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Hosting an au pair: The perfect solution for working parents

Hosting an au pair: The perfect solution for working parents

Discover the flexibility, convenience, and peace of mind that come with hosting an au pair.

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2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

Meet the finalists for our Host Family of the Year! These families have opened their hearts and homes to au pairs from around the world, creating unforgettable bonds and lifelong memories

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2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Meet our finalists for the prestigious Au Pair of the Year Award in 2022!

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Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!

Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!

Meet the Gerrity family in Maryland and the Jaz family in New York who both won Cultural Care's 2023 Host Family of the Year award

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Comparing au pair agencies: understanding au pair agency costs

Comparing au pair agencies: understanding au pair agency costs

Part 1 in a series of articles about how to choose between au pair agencies. Learn how to compare au pair agency costs and find the best au pair agency.

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What to know about nanny shares

What to know about nanny shares

Trying to find affordable childcare these days is a big challenge for many families. Find the pros and cons of nanny shares.

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Comparing au pair agencies: how au pair agencies recruit and screen au pairs

Comparing au pair agencies: how au pair agencies recruit and screen au pairs

Learn how au pair agencies differ in their recruitment and screening of au pairs.

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5 tips for a successful host family experience from the 2021 Host Family of the Year

5 tips for a successful host family experience from the 2021 Host Family of the Year

The Leeuw family shares their top tips for building a strong relationship with their au pairs after having hosted nine over the years.

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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!

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Overcoming common concerns about an au pair or live-in nanny: Insights from real host families

Overcoming common concerns about an au pair or live-in nanny: Insights from real host families

Welcoming a live-in nanny or au pair into your home comes with its own set of considerations. Here’s a look at common concerns host families face and effective ways to address them.

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