Resources for Current Host Families

For Families

Welcome Host Families!

Below you will find some links to resources other host families have found useful both before their au pair's arrival and during the year.

During your matching process, please review "Selections: a 3-step Guide to the Matching Process" for a valuable tips about interviewing and choosing the right au pair for your family. If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance.

Quick Links:

Procedures/Insurance

In Case of an Emergency
Federal Regulations
Match Closure Worksheets:
Standard, Extraordinaire, Year2
EduCare
Social Security Cards
Lost Passports
First Aid & CPR Classes
Insurance Plan & Doctors

Education

All au pairs must fulfill educational requirements while in the U.S. The links below will provide you with an overview of these requirements.

Travel and Flights

View your Au Pair's Flight Info
Arrival Dates
Departure Dates and FAQs
J-1 Visas and Traveling on a Visa
Travel from Orientation
Footloose Tours
(as an Au Pair in America Host Family, mention AIFS and get a 10% discount off a tour!)

Host Family Tips

Check out the Host Family Tips for help Preparing for your Au Pair's Arrival, Transitioning Between Au Pairs, Having a Successful Year, Cultural Exchange articles and more!