Au Pair Stories

What's it like to be an au pair in America? Where do AuPairCare host families live? In this section you can read real stories from au pairs about their au pair adventure, their host families and all the great friends they've made on program.

Featured AuPairCare Au Pair: Emelie from Sweden

Meet au pair Emelie from Sweden! Emelie lives in the greater San Francisco Bay Area with her host family, where she cares for their baby and 14 year old.

Monday, September 7th

Why Our Host Dads Rock

In honor of Father's Day, we asked our au pairs why their host dads rock, and here are the three winners!

Monday, June 29th

Meet AuPairCare's 2015 Ultimate Host Moms

Congratulations to our three 2015 Ultimate Host Moms! Read why these au pairs think their host moms are the best!

Thursday, May 7th

Featured AuPairCare Au Pair - Carina from South Africa

Au Pair Carina came to the U.S. from South Africa hoping to find adventure, and she hasn’t been disappointed! Read about her amazing experience so far.

Wednesday, October 22nd

Featured AuPairCare Au Pair - Chenae from South Africa

Au pair Chenae from South Africa lives in Washington DC with her host family and by the end of her placement, will have been with them for 2 full years!

Tuesday, August 19th

Featured AuPairCare Au Pair - Lea from Germany

AuPairCare Au Pair Lea from Germany has lived with her host family in Michigan since August 2013. Hear from her host mom on why they adore one another.

Monday, June 23rd

Featured AuPairCare Au Pair - Cintía from Brazil

Au Pair Cíntia from Brazil lives in the Midwest with her host family, caring for triplet 1 year old boys! While this would be a big responsibility for any Infant Specialized au pair, Cíntia’s host mom describes why she's the perfect fit for their family.

Tuesday, May 27th