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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: $195.75   Weekly Stipend: $195.75   Weekly stipend: $146.81


 
   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 teaches all of our Au Pairs First Aid. We take the responsiblity of providing the best training very seriously. You may want to contact your local American Red Cross for additional First Aid training as well as to learn CPR. 

To find your local chapter, click on this link:  http://www.redcross.org/where/where.html 

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.

2010 Au Pair Training Schedule (Updated!)


   Program Fee: Infant Care Au Pair & Standard Care Au Pair - 2010 Prices


 
The Host Family Deposit Fee $ 250.00
Annual Program Fee (1st Payment-$3,600. - 2nd Payment-$3,350.) $ 6950.00
Program fee includes:
•  12 months of Au Pair Health Insurance
• J-1 Visa Assistance and Processing
•  Roundtrip International Airfare
• 32 hours of safety, 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 $ 7200.00
   
Annual Stipend for Au Pair and Infant Au Pair ($195.75 x 52)
 $ 10,179.00
Contribution for Educational Component $ 500.00
Total Estimated Program Cost for 12 months $ 17,879.00
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 - 2010 Prices

 
The Host Family Deposit Fee $ 250.00
Annual Program Fee (1st Payment-$3,600. - 2nd Payment-$3,350.) $ 6950.00
Program fee includes:
•  12 months of Au Pair Health Insurance
• J-1 Visa Assistance and Processing
• 32 hours of safety, 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 $ 7200.00
   
Annual Stipend for EduCare Au Pair ($146.81 x 52)
$ 7634.12
Contribution for Educational Component $ 1000.00
Total Estimated Program Cost for 12 months $ 15,834.12
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 four choices for program fee payment: Direct Payment, Installment Plans A, B & C.
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 $195.75. Educare Au Pair weekly stipend is $146.81.
Direct Payment Plan
Cost
Due Date
Amount
Deposit Fee
Due with Application Submission
$250.00
Match Fee
Due upon Confirmed Match
$3,600.00
Arrival Fee
Due 10 Days Prior to Au Pair's Arrival
$3,350.00
Total Cost with Direct Payment 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, Orientation, Au Pair Foundation Training Workshop, local year round Community Representative support and assistance, and 12 month Au Pair commitment.

Installment Payment Plan A

         

Cost Due Date Amount
Deposit Fee Due with Application Submission $250.00
Match Fee Due upon Confirmed Match $3,600.00
Payment Processing Fee Due 10 Days prior to Arrival $275.00
1st Installment Due Two Months after Arrival $1,675.00
2nd Installment Due Five Months after Arrival $1,675.00
Total Cost using Installment Plan A   $7,475.00

Installment Payment Plan B

Cost Due Date Amount
Deposit Fee Due with Application Submission $250.00
Match Fee Due upon Confirmed Match $3,600.00
Payment Processing Fee Due 10 Days prior to Arrival $365.00
1st Installment Due Two Months after Arrival $1,100.00
2nd Installment Due Four Months after Arrival $1,100.00
3rd Installment Due Six Months after Arrival $1,100.00
Total Cost using Installment Plan B   $7,515.00

Installment Payment Plan C

Cost
Due Date
Amount
Deposit Fee
Due with Application Submission
$250.00
Match Fee
Due upon Confirmed Match
$3,600.00
1st Installment
Due 10 days prior to Arrival
$380.00
2nd Installment
Due One Month After Arrival
$380.00
3rd Installment
Due Two Months After Arrival
$380.00
4th Installment Due Three Months After Arrival $380.00
5th Installment Due Four Months After Arrival $380.00
6th Installment Due Five Months After Arrival $380.00
7th Installment Due Six Months After Arrival $380.00
8th Installment Due Seven Months After Arrival $380.00
9th Installment Due Eight Months After Arrival $380.00
10th Installment Due Nine Months After Arrival $380.00
Total Cost using Installment Plan C
$7,650.00