An au pair will play an important role in your family and in the life and wellbeing of your child. So naturally it is important to take the right steps when selecting an individual to fulfill this role. Firstly make sure you are soliciting the best agency that fits your needs. Next make sure to be discerning and outline your specific needs with the agency. Then when the agency provides candidates, you can set up in person, or Skype interviews to see if you think they would be a fit. Finally when you find a match, start making the necessary preparations to add this person to your household.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s important to pick an au pair agency that meets your criteria, such as having special needs kids, or needing au pairs that speak a specific language.
• Au pair agencies generally require host families to fill out an extensive family profile, which can often be done online.
• Talk to families that have hosted au pairs for real life tips on how to get and adjust to having an au pair.

“There are over 17 officially sponsored au pair agencies in the U.S. that provide J-1 visas to young people between the ages of 18 and 26 years old to provide childcare as part of a cultural exchange program.”

Read more: http://www.hellobee.com/2017/04/03/how-to-hire-an-au-pair/