Au Pair Care Extension Program

The Extension Program is a wonderful opportunity to provide your family with continuous childcare for up to 2 years. After welcoming an au pair to your home, you and your au pair will have the option to extend the program for an additional 6, 9, or 12 months.

Extension Benefits:

  • Consistent, high-quality childcare for up to two years from someone who knows your family and your schedule
  • Time savings by eliminating the search for a new au pair
     

Program Details:

  • Host families and au pairs may extend their program one time for an additional 6, 9 or 12 months
  • For more information regarding extension program pricing, please click here
  • Au pairs will work up to 45 hours per week, receive a weekly stipend from the host family, and earn vacation time as outlined in the Host Family Agreement
  • The educational component of the program set forth by the Department of State will be repeated during the extension period. (Six credits or the equivalent required for a 12 or 9-month extension, with a $500 contribution from the host family. Three credits or the equivalent required for a 6 month extension, with a $250 contribution from the host family)

 

How to Apply:

Au Pair Care recommends that host families and au pairs apply to the Extension Program after the au pair has been in the U.S. for at least 7 months. 

Login to Family Room to complete the Host Family Extension Application.

Your au pair will also need to complete the Au Pair Extension Application and submit proof of Completed Educational Coursework.

Deadline Dates:

Please review the Extension Deadline Dates that correspond to your au pair’s original U.S. arrival.  Au Pair Care can’t accommodate late applications.

Travel and J-1 Visa Renewal Information:

During the extension program, if au pairs want to travel outside of the United States they may need to renew their J-1 visa. An au pair must have his/her extension approved by the Department of State prior to the visa renewal appointment at a U.S. Embassy. To find out more information about traveling outside of the U.S. or renewing the au pair's J-1 visa, please read the information on Extension Program Travel.

FAQ's:

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions about the Extension Program. For more information about the Au Pair Care Extension Program, please contact us via phone at 800.428.7247 or send an email to customercare@aupaircare.com.