How au pairs shape lives: Insights from former host kids

How au pairs shape lives: Insights from former host kids

See how growing up with an au pair influences host kids’ confidence, connection to culture, and lifelong outlook.

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2025 Host Family of the Year: Meet the Kim family

2025 Host Family of the Year: Meet the Kim family

Learn how Janet and Donn Kim embraced the spirit of cultural exchange and created a loving home for their au pair Nayure.

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Meet Issy from the UK: 2025 Au Pair of the Year

Meet Issy from the UK: 2025 Au Pair of the Year

From stepping into a busy household to supporting her host family through the demands of military life, Issy’s impact on the Bright family has been truly remarkable.

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An unexpected au pair departure

An unexpected au pair departure

Jill Janson talks about transitioning from one au pair to another and updating her host family handbook

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When care goes above and beyond: Meet our 2025 Pink Heart recipients

When care goes above and beyond: Meet our 2025 Pink Heart recipients

Here’s how the au pairs honored with Cultural Care’s 2025 Pink Heart Award showed exceptional care and commitment to their host families during challenging times.

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Recognizing remarkable au pairs: Meet our 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Recognizing remarkable au pairs: Meet our 2025 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Here’s how the au pairs nominated for Cultural Care’s 2025 Au Pair of the Year award create unforgettable and impactful bonds with their host families.

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Celebrating outstanding host families: Meet our 2025 Host Family of the Year finalists

Celebrating outstanding host families: Meet our 2025 Host Family of the Year finalists

Here’s how the families nominated for Cultural Care’s 2025 Host Family of the Year award embrace the spirit of cultural exchange and make their au pairs feel right at home.

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Why Washington? This state is great for au pairs!

Why Washington? This state is great for au pairs!

Find out why Washington is a state that our au pairs love. There are lots of au pairs living in Washington state and they love it!

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2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

2022 Host Family of the Year Finalists

Meet the finalists for our Host Family of the Year! These families have opened their hearts and homes to au pairs from around the world, creating unforgettable bonds and lifelong memories

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2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

2022 Au Pair of the Year finalists

Meet our finalists for the prestigious Au Pair of the Year Award in 2022!

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Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!

Introducing our 2023 Host Families of the Year!

Meet the Gerrity family in Maryland and the Jaz family in New York who both won Cultural Care's 2023 Host Family of the Year award

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Au pairs love living in Connecticut

Au pairs love living in Connecticut

If you're looking for beautiful beaches, southern hospitality and friendly faces, mountain ranges and state parks, North Carolina could be the state for you.

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