Care for kids, study, and travel in the USA

Supporting au pairs since 1989

Introducing our new app

The easiest way to find your host family

Chat with host families to find an awesome match

Prepare for your journey with training & prep courses

Enjoy live support from our staff

Available on Android and iOS

6 simple steps to become an au pair

Create an account

by downloading the app or registering online

Complete your profile & interview with us

to start chatting with host families

Find your host family

and agree on your arrival date

Secure your visa & flights

knowing we’ll help you with the visa process and cover the flights

Attend au pair workshops

to prepare for your time in the USA

Travel to the USA

to join your host family and start your au pair adventure!

Meet some of our host families

Do you have what it takes to become an au pair?

Are you between 18and 26 years old?


Are you a secondary school graduate or equivalent?


Do you have a driver’s license or the ability to get one?


Do you have at least 200 hours of childcare experience?


Do you have at least 200 hours of childcare experience?


Can you have a simple conversation in English?

Best part about being an au pair?

We’re here for you every step of the way

Cultural Care offers support from day one, at home and in the USA.

Staff in your home country

  • Help you find your host family

  • Provide training and preparation

Staff in 3 U.S. offices

  • Offer support while in the USA

  • Provide 24-hour emergency service

A local representative in your area

  • Completes an in-person orientation

  • Checks in regularly and plans au pairmeet-ups

Becoming an au pair FAQs