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F A MI L Y
Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a Host Family
How long does it take to get an au pair?
The time it takes to  nd you an au pair will depend on your family’s speci c needs and the availability of au pairs with corresponding quali cations. Generally, a Cultural Care au pair can arrive in your home within eight to ten weeks from the time you submit your registration using Promo code PCREGWAIVER to waive the $75 registration fee to get started.
Can we get an au pair at any time during the year?
Yes, Cultural Care Au Pair arranges for au pairs to arrive in groups almost every week out of the year.
How long can our au pair stay?
Up to two years, while au pairs arrive in the U.S. with a legal J-1 cultural exchange visa allowing them to stay with a host family for one year—at the end of that year, they can choose to extend their year with their current family or a new one for an additional 12, 9 or 6 months if they are in good standing with the program.
Where do Cultural Care au pairs come from?
Cultural Care au pairs come from Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Cultural Care recruits au pairs from over 25 countries, and unlike other agencies, all au pairs are screened by Cultural Care’s overseas team. When you accept a Cultural Care au pair, you can rest assured that they are screened by a Cultural Care sta  member.
What childcare quali cations and training do au pairs have?
Cultural Care Au Pair is committed to providing the high- est level of au pair screening in the industry. In addition to meeting and exceeding the U.S. State Department regulations on au pair recruitment and screening, Cultural Care Au Pair has developed unique and intensive inter- viewing and evaluating techniques. All Cultural Care au pairs must meet our stringent requirements and undergo a background check including reference veri cation. All au pairs participate in child safety and development train- ing course at our Cultural Care Training School, in Long Island, N.Y., complete training for CPR/AED and  rst aid certi cation, and attend a driver’s safety course, designed to familiarize au pairs with American driving laws, signs and protocols.
Can au pairs drive?
Yes. Having an au pair to drive your children to school and activities is one of the bene ts of the au pair program. Au pair are generally licensed to drive in their home country and travel with an International Driver’s Permit. If you an- ticipate having your au pair drive during her year, you will need to provide the appropriate coverage under your auto insurance and be prepared to help her adjust to driving in the U.S. You will also want to check with your local RMV for state-speci c requirements that may exist. With the proper preparation and right expectations, having your au pair drive can be a great bene t to your family.
You can register at www.culturalcare.com/jmorrow
“I will work with you directly to learn about your family’s speci c needs and to help you  nd a wonderful au pair to match those needs. There is no commitment until you  nd the right au pair to join your family!”
June 2018 • Castle Rock “AreaNewsletters”
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