Pre-apply!
Take the first step by pre-applying today. All we ask for is a few basic details which you can fill in on our online pre-application form.

Of course, you can also call us and we'll help you get started, or if you prefer, you can download the full application form.

Once you are sure you want to go we will send you the full application form. As well as a complete application form, we require at least 3 non-family references, and a personal letter to the host family, a photo collage and personal health information. You will also need to send in a copy of your high school diploma and your driver’s license.

Screening and Orientation Days
When we get your complete application, we will invite you to a mandatory screening and orientation meeting. At the meeting, you will be given more information about the program and we will do a short interview with you in English. After you have been accepted to the program we will also need a Health Certificate and a criminal record certificate, the cost of which will be your responsibility.

Host Family Selection
After your application is complete and we have checked your references, we will begin the search to find the right host family for you. Once we've found a suitable match, we will set up a phone call between you and the family. This provides the chance to talk about their household, children, and where they live, and you can ask as many questions as you like. We can even help you prepare the right ones to ask!

Once the call is over, both you and the family then have time to decide if this is the right match.

Visa and Travel Arrangements
Once you've decided on your host family, we will send you the visa and insurance information and take care of your flight arrangements. Cultural Care provides free basic health and accident insurance, but we can also provide additional information about our extended insurance policies.

Our Au Pair Training School in New York
On arriving in the USA you will spend 4 days at the Cultural Care School in New York State, where you will learn some helpful childcare skills and get to meet other Au Pairs from across the globe. Read more about our Au Pair School!