The Process

Become an au pair in 5 simple steps—and rely on us to help you along the way!

Being an au pair in the USA is a life-changing experience, and Cultural Care has helped young people realise this dream for 30+ years. We’re excited to help you start a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as well!


Begin your au pair journey in 5 easy steps:

Get started

Join an info meeting—either online or in-person—to learn more about what it’s like to be an au pair! These fun and interactive meet-ups are your chance to learn more without any obligation and are completely free. They are often hosted by former au pairs who share stories from their time in the USA.

Give yourself a head start and start working on your au pair application – the earlier the better.

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Work on your Au Pair Profile

In order to start talking to host families, you’ll need to complete an online Au Pair Profile and share details about your personality, childcare experience, hobbies, skills, and background. You can create your au pair profile at any time, and we recommend completing it as quickly as possible.

Start your profile now

Attend an interview

One of our friendly team members will invite you to chat about whether the au pair programme is the right fit for you. During the interview, we'll want to learn why you are interested in being an au pair and make sure you're prepared to spend a year or more in the USA.

Your interview comes without commitment and gives you the freedom to ask any additional questions you have!

Talk to your local team

Find your host family

Get ready, because this is the exciting part! After your au pair profile is accepted, host families will begin reviewing your profile and inviting you to connect. Once you accept their connection, you can start getting to know a family better through video chats, emails and texts. You can be in touch with up to three families at a time.

Finding a great host family match has a big impact on your au pair year, so Cultural Care provides lots of support and tools to help you through this process. We offer group webinars, online resources—featuring tips from au pairs—and coaching when you need it. Your local office is always happy to help with any questions you have.

As soon as you find the right host family, we’ll finalise the match!

Secure your visa and flights

The last step to becoming an au pair is to secure a visa and flights. As a U.S. Department of State sponsor, we will provide your visa paperwork and support you through the visa process. Once your visa is in-hand, our travel specialists will book your flights to the USA. Then your au pair adventure will begin!

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Au Pair Training

Feel prepared with us

Before you leave for the USA, we’ll invite you to complete our specially designed training materials to prepare for life as an au pair.


Learn more about training and preparation

Au Pair Training School

To complete your training, you will join a group of other future au pairs at our Training School.


Learn more about Training School

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