• Complete an application and submit to a comprehensive in-home interview which satisfies the Local Co-ordinator that they are suitable for participation and that the program is appropriate for their needs
• Treat the Aupair as an extended family member, not as an employee and include the Aupair, when possible, in the family meals, outings, holidays and other events.

Each accepted Host Family must agree to adhere to the Host Family Agreement, which stipulates that:

·        The number of hours the Au Pair provides childcare be limited to no more than 45 hours per week extending over no more than 10mhours of childcare per day

·        The Host Family is required to pay the Aupair a minimum of $139.05 per week on a mutually agreed upon day (This weekly payment is referred to as a stipend. This amount may be increased at some point in the future as it is calculated according to U.S. government wage laws.)

·        The Aupair be allowed one half days off each week, and one complete week end off each month (from Friday evening to Monday morning)

·        The Host Family give the Au Pair, in addition to weekly time off, a minimum of two weeks paid vacation time during the one year exchange

·        The Host Family provide the Aupair with tuition and fees of up to $500 per year for enrolment in appropriate coursework to fulfil his/her educational requirement

·        Families participate in one Aupair USA sponsored "Family Day Conference" annually,

·        At least one Host Parent or other responsible adult remain at home with the Aupair during his/her first three days with the family to help in training  and adapting the Aupair to his/her childcare responsibilities, his/her new home and to his/her new community,

·        Agree to maintain monthly contact with the Local Co-ordinator

·        Prepare a schedule to present to the Aupair upon his/her arrival which outlines the days and hours childcare is to be provided

·        Agree to have a parent or responsible adult in the home if a child is less than three months of age.

B. PROGRAM BENEFITS

Aupair USA believes that everyone benefits from this exchange.

• The Host Families enjoy the advantages of live-in childcare while experiencing a different culture
• The children enjoy the consistent companionship and support of a single dedicated caregiver
• The Aupair is able to experience the United States from a unique vantage point: the American family and for those for whom English is not their first language, the Aupair is able to improve his/her language skills.