About Us Au Pair Program Au Pairs Host Families Community Representatives
We connect people with childcare and cultural exchange

 

 

Programs Regulations Au Pair Training Frequently Asked Questions Program fees

 

Au Pair Foundation Au Pairs are selected after undergoing a rigorous screening process which includes:
• Complete Criminal Background Investigation
• Submission of at least two childcare employment references from non-family members
• Proof of at least 200 hours of infant care experience for Infant Care Au Pairs
• Submission of at least one character reference
• Medical Evaluation
• English Testing which includes evaluation of speaking, writing and reading comprehension
• Psychometric Screening

• Proof of age between 18-26 years of age
• Proof of Completion of High School


  Infant Care Au Pair      Standard Au Pair EduCare Au Pair
Description: Up to 45 hours a week of experienced childcare for infants and children between 3 months and 2 years of age. The Au Pair has 200 hours of documented Infant Care experience.
 

Description: Up to 45 hours of child care a week for children between the ages of 2 and 12 years of age. The Au Pair has at least 2 documented childcare references.

  Description: Up to 30 hours a week of child care for school-aged children that require before and after school care. Au Pairs participating in this program may not be placed with families with preschool aged children unless alternative, full-time arrangements are in place for their supervision.
Educational Component:
Au Pair studies at least 6 semester units at a post secondary institution.The Host Family covers up to $500 toward educational expenses.

 

Educational Component:
Au Pair must study at least 6 semester units at post secondary institution. The Host Family covers up to $500 toward educational expenses.

  Educational Component:
Au Pair studies at least 12 semester units at a post secondary educational institution. Host Family covers up to $1000 dollars in educational expenses throughout the year.
Weekly Stipend: $157.95   Weekly Stipend: $157.95   Weekly stipend: $118.46


 

   United States Department of State & IRS Regulations

The Au Pair Foundation program is a United States Department of State designated program
created to foster healthy cultural exchanges for young international people and American families.
An Au Pair can spend 12 months providing live-in child care for American families.  
In exchange the au pair receives a weekly stipend and funding for studying at a post-secondary educational institution.




   Au Pair Foundation Training Program


Au Pair Foundation works with the American Red Cross in training our Au Pairs
. We take the responsiblity of providing the best training very seriously. We require our Au Pairs to become American Red Cross certified.

Our Au Pairs also receive comprehensive child and infant development training, which covers a wide range of issues and techniques that are designed to help our Au Pairs thrive and grow with their children and families.

This four day training takes place in Newark, NJ.

2008 Au Pair Training Schedule (Updated)


   Program Fee: Infant Care Au Pair & Standard Care Au Pair - 2008 Prices

Total Estimated Monthly Investment = $1053.00

 
The Host Family Application Fee $ 250.00
Annual Program Fee (1st Payment-$3,600. - 2nd Payment-$3,350.) $ 6,950.00
Program fee includes:
•  12 months of Au Pair Health Insurance
• J-1 Visa Assistance and Processing
•  Roundtrip International Airfare
• 32 hours of safety, Red Cross, infant and child development training
•  Au Pair Foundation year long supervision and assistance
• 12 month Au Pair Commitment
 
Total Fees Payable to Au Pair Foundation $7,200
   
Annual Stipend for Au Pair and Infant Au Pair ($157.95 x 52)
$8,213.40
Contribution for Educational Component $ 500.00
Total Estimated Program Cost for 12 months $ 15,913.40
This does not include cost of the Au Pair's room and board, car insurance if the Au Pair is expected to drive or one way transportation from the training site to the host family home.  
 
   Program Fee: Educare Au Pair - 2008 Prices
Total Estimated Monthly Investment = $1,114.42
 
The Host Family Application Fee $ 250.00
Annual Program Fee (1st Payment-$3,400. - 2nd Payment-$3,350.) $ 6,950.00
Program fee includes:
•  12 months of Au Pair Health Insurance
• J-1 Visa Assistance and Processing
• 32 hours of safety, Red Cross, infant and child development training
• Au Pair Foundation year long supervision and assistance
• 12 month Au Pair Commitment
 
Total Fees Payable to Au Pair Foundation $7,200.00
   
Annual Stipend for EduCare Au Pair ($118.46 x 52)
$ 6,159.92
Contribution for Educational Component $ 1,000.00
Total Estimated Program Cost for 12 months $ 14,359.92
This  does not include cost of the Au Pair's room and board, car insurance if the Au Pair is expected to drive or one way transportation from the training site to the host family home.
 

 

 

 

There are two choices for program fee payment: Standard Payment Plan or Deferred Payment Plan.
Please Note: The payment options listed below do not reflect the cost of one way airfare from the Au Pair training session to your local gateway city or Au Pair stipend. The weekly stipend for Infant Care and Standard Care Au Pairs is $139.05. Educare Au Pair weekly stipend is $104.29.
Standard Payment Plan
Cost
Due Date
Amount
Application Fee
With Application Submission
$250.00
Placement Fee
Upon Au Pair Selection
$3,600.00
Arrival Fee
Upon Au Pair's Arrival To Your Home
$3,350.00
Total Cost with Standard Plan
$7,200.00

Fees include Au Pair screening, testing, J-1 Visa assistance and processing , 12-months Au Pair Health Care Coverage, Roundtrip International Air Fare, Orientations, Au Pair Foundation Training Workshops, local year round Community Representative support and assistance, and 12 month Au Pair commitment.


Deferred Payment Plan
Cost
Due Date
Amount
Application Fee
With Application Submission
$250.00
Placement Fee
Upon Au Pair Selection
$3,600.00
Payment Processing Fee
Upon Au Pair's Arrival To Your Home
$275.00
1st Installment
Two Months After Arrival
$1,1116
2nd Installment
Four Months After Arrival
$1,117.00
3rd Installment Six Months After Arrival $1,117.00
Total Cost using Deferred Plan
$7,475.00