AuPairCare Extension Program
The Extension Program is a wonderful opportunity to provide your family with continuous childcare for up to 2 years. You and your au pair have the option to extend the program for an additional 6, 9, or 12 months.
Benefits of Extending Your Program:
- Consistent, high-quality childcare for up to two years from someone who knows your family and your schedule
- Reduced Program Fees for extension host families
- 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
- 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 Extension Application
- 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)
To Apply:
AuPairCare 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 8 months.
The extension application consists of 2 parts: the online Host Family Extension Application and the Au Pair Extension Application.
The first step is to complete the online Host Family Extension Application by logging into Family Room. After you submit the online Host Family Extension Application, your au pair needs to print and return this Au Pair Extension Application along with education certificates or valid proof that she/he has completed 6 credits or equivalent of post-secondary education at an accredited institution(s). The Au Pair Extension Application may be submitted to AuPairCare by either fax or mail.
Fax to: 415-434-5415
Mail to: AuPairCare - Extension Program Department
600 California Street, 10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
You must submit both the online Host Family Extension Application and the printed Au Pair Extension Application along with the proof of education by the deadline date. AuPairCare will send you a confirmation email that the Extension Application is complete once both portions have been received.
Deadline Dates:
AuPairCare can only accept extension applications on or before the deadline date that corresponds with the au pair's original U.S. arrival. Late applications cannot be accepted by AuPairCare. View extension deadline dates.
Program Fees:
| 6-month | 9-month | 12-month | |
| Processing Fee Regulated by the Department of State |
$246 | $246 | $246 |
| Program Fee | $3,600 | $5,400 | $5,995 |
| Au Pair Stipend | $4,698 | $7,047 | $9,396 |
| Total | $8,544 | $12,693 | $15,637 |
An extended payment plan is available for the 12-month Extension Program. Please contact your local Area Director or log in to Family Room for more information.
*The stipend amount is based upon Federal Minimum Wage standards and is subject to change. Additional information on the weekly stipend can be found here.
Travel and J-1Visa Renewal Information:
During the extension program, au pairs may not travel outside of the United States and re-enter unless they renew their J-1 visa. An au pair must have his/her extension approved by the Department of State prior to their visa renewal appointment at a US 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 these Frequently Asked Questions about the extension program.
For more information about the AuPairCare Extension Program, please contact Au Pair Services at 800.428.7247 or send an email to customercare@aupaircare.com.
