Au Pair in America

The nation’s first & most recognized au pair program

Au Pair in America combines cultural exchange and live-in child care for a mutually rewarding and enriching experience for the entire family.
Since 1986, Au Pair in America has placed more than 110,000 au pairs in 43 states. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Au Pair in America maintains offices in five countries with a network of more than 600 employees worldwide dedicated to providing you with a reliable source of child care and a once-in-a-lifetime cultural exchange experience for your family.
Our headquarters, provides comprehensive support to all program participants. An experienced and dedicated placement team facilitates the selection and distribution of au pair applications for host family review and regional managers assist the activities of our community counselors throughout the country. We also handle the logistics like visas, flights and offer the definitive au pair orientation program in the industry.
Au Pair in America is a division of the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS). With more than 50 years of experience, AIFS is a leader in the educational and cultural exchange arena. More than 50,000 people participate each year on AIFS programs—more than 1.5 million since its’ founding in 1964. AIFS maintain offices in the U.S., Australia, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.