Everything You Need to Know About Au Pairs
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How au pairs shape lives: Insights from former host kids
See how growing up with an au pair influences host kids’ confidence, connection to culture, and lifelong outlook.
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Childcare Too Expensive? Consider Au Pair Alternatives
Looking for affordable childcare alternatives? Discover how au pairs provide flexible, cost-effective care plus cultural benefits for families.
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Meet Issy from the UK: 2025 Au Pair of the Year
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.
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Au Pair Care That Goes Above & Beyond | Cultural Care
Meet our Pink Heart award winners - au pairs making extraordinary differences in host families' lives. Discover inspiring stories of care and connection.
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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
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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Au pairs and household chores: what and how much is ok?
We discuss what household chores au pairs can do and what chores are outside the limitations of the au pair program.
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How does an au pair work?
The ins and outs of hosting an au pair shouldn't be confusing! We're here to help you understand how au pair childcare can change your life for the better.
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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
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!
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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Shared Meals with Au Pairs: Poll Results & Family Tips
New poll reveals au pair dinner habits across families. See how shared meals impact integration and get practical tips for meaningful mealtimes.