Apply by April 15th and Save $350!
Apply by April 15th, 2010, and we will waive the $350 application fee!
In addition, we are proud to announce that we’ve frozen our 2009 fees for 2010. By not raising our program fees this year, we hope that even more families will be able to choose the quality live-in child care provided by Au Pair in America.
Au pairs are available as early as April!
Contact Alex Ramirez at
(800) 928-7247 ext. 5161 or at aramirez@aifs.com for details.
Apply online. |
Blogs: Updates from the Chicago Area
Community Counselors in Illinois have been busy posting information about various events in their clusters.
Au Pair Trip to Disney World
Two counselors in Chicago, Sandee Plescia and Kathy Kressner, took 52 au pairs to Disney World for a fast-paced (guaranteed to see all 4 parks in 3 days) trip. This is the 6th annual trip and the au pairs love it!
It was a magical time for all.
Chinese New Year
The oldest and most important festival in China is the Spring Festival, more commonly known in the West as Chinese New Year. 2010 is the Year of the Tiger.
Read more about area events. |
Featured Au Pair:
Zeynep from Turkey
Zeynep (E1604) is a standard au pair with 1,760 hours of child care experience. She is 23 years old and non-infant qualified.
Zeynep took care of two children ages 6 and 7 in 2008. She helped to prepare their snacks, went to the park, played games, and helped with their homework. She taught one of them to ride a bike, which was very rewarding. She passed her driving test in March 2009 and drives at least 3 times a week. Her references describe her as someone who “loves children” and is “creative and responsible.” She graduated from university with a degree in Economics last year.
Read more about Zeynep. |
Global Awareness Branches Out
In December 2009 Global Awareness visited the Ronald McDonald House of New York to present Holidays Around the World to the children and their families. Au pairs from Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico sang Feliz Navidad as the children accompanied them with homemade
maracas.
The au pairs presented a mini Spanish language lesson, gave out candy, and colored flags with the children. Everyone enjoyed two hours of fun and laughter.
www.globalawareness.com
Gail Tomanelli, Program Developer Gtomanelli@comcast.net
Patricia Jacob, Program Developer Patricia.jacob@pobox.com |
Child Safety Tips: Driving
In the winter, you are likely to find ice and snow on the roads in many parts of the country. There are some basic rules to remember to stay safe in the car in difficult driving conditions: Driving Safety Tips.
Some road safety tips:
- Accelerate slowly, especially on hills
- If you skid, try to steer in the direction the car is sliding to regain control
- Remember that bridges and exit ramps are icier than roads
For more tips, check out our online safety resources for families and au pairs. |
Featured Au Pair:
Tania from the Ukraine
Tania (D4201) is one of our Year2 standard au pairs (second year au pairs already in the U.S.) available now. She is non-infant qualified, 22 years old and available May 4th for 12 months. She must match by March 29th.
Tania loves children! She is a very easygoing person and can adapt to situations easily. She is very loving and caring and will do her best to keep her host family and children happy! When asked if she would recommend Tania for a second year, her host mom said, “Yes, Tania is wonderful with young children.” She added that Tania is “very intuitive and caring and has a special gift for relating to children.”
Read more about Tania. |
Switch to Au Pair In America and Save!
Do you currently have an au pair from another J-1 Visa program? Try Au Pair in America to experience the difference!
Our experienced staff is on hand to explain how the Au Pair in America Program is different from other programs and provides the support you need to make the year with your au pair the best it can be.
Currently, we have the best transfer offer in the industry.
For information about this offer, contact Alex Ramirez at
(800) 928-7247 ext. 5161 or at aramirez@aifs.com. |
Activities for Parents and Children
The Calendar of the Season is an interactive feature on the Au Pair in America website that gives children, parents, and au pairs a fun and informative look at each month of the year through cultural activities and historical facts.
This month, we clicked on the 8th and discovered that it is a good day for a Color Walk!
Choose a color, walk around the neighborhood and see how many things you can find of that color.
Learn more. |
Featured Au Pair:
Stefanie from Germany
Stefanie (E6937) is an Au Pair Extraordinaire with 2,580 hours of child care experience. She is 23 years old and non-infant qualified.
Stefanie gained most of her child care experience during practical training and babysitting her younger brother and another little boy. She has cared for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. She likes to play games with kids and try to match the activities to their ages and demands. She also likes to read books, play, and cook for them. Stefanie’s English skills are very good.
Read more about Stefanie. |
