Soccer Game with host family

Hi people!

Just wanted to update the blog, 'cause we had a very special meeting on the weekend! Me and Quiroga's family went to a soccer game. They're Au Pair is arriving on july 15th,but we already grew pretty close.
In the first pic: Kai, me and Kaleo
Second pic: me and Carol (host mom)

We, LAR's, do meetings every other month with the Au Pairs, as part of the program, we also, have a family day meeting, where families and au pairs can all share some fun together.

If you wanna know more about Au Pair program, go to :goAUPAIR

LAR Responsabilities

Hi there!

People always ask me aboout what exaclty a LAR does, so, here's an idea what we are here for.

LAR Responsibilities


goAUPAIR®'s support network of Local Area Representatives (L.A.R.'s)
Wherever goAUPAIR® has host families, we have our network of Local Area Representatives to support our au pairs during their one-year stay in the United States.

Local Area Representative's provide support to host families and au pairs by:

Calling to introduce themselves to every Au Pair within 48 hours of her/his arrival at the family's home.
Arranging an orientation with the host family and au pair meeting within two weeks of arrival. This orientation is designed to help both parties establish a good working relationship, to explain cultural differences the au pair may face, and to acquaint her/him with the area.
Showing her/him how to open a local bank account.
Telling the au pair how to obtain a driver's license for the state you're in.
Explaining what unique educational opportunities exist in your area and how she/he can take advantage of them.
Introducing the au pair to other Au Pairs living in your area. This will help her/him start her/his experience in the United States with a circle of friends from many different parts of the world, friendships that may last a lifetime!
Contacting each host family and aupair monthly to make sure everything is going well.
Arranging Au Pair group activities throughout the year. These activities are planned to help the au pair make friends with other au pairs and to build a good relationship with the Local Area Representative.

Health Insurance

I've been getting questions about Health Insurance so decided to post something about it!


Insurance For Your AU PAIR

Health Insurance
A portion of your program fees are used to provide health insurance for your AU PAIR. All Au Pairs receive basic coverage during their year. If you choose to extend with your Au Pair her health insurance will be renewed for the second year. Au Pairs will have the option to upgrade their insurance and information on this is sent to Au Pairs in their Welcome Packet, which is delivered when your AU PAIR arrives in the U.S.

The health insurance for Au Pairs is for 12 months only, which means that AU PAIRSstaying in the U.S. to travel for their 13th month will need to purchase an additional month or find other coverage during this time.

goAUPAIR's Insurance Advisor in the corporate office is available to answer any questions regarding coverage, claims and upgrades.

Placement Process

A lot of families asked me about the process, how does that work and the steps to follow. So here's some info!

Hope you guys have a spetacular week!

Au Pair Placement Process

Timing
From the time you apply until your Au Pair arrives is approximately 8 weeks on average. This amount will vary depending on how long it takes you to select an AUPAIR and the visa process. goAUPAIR does offer Short Term Placements for families who need childcare sooner.

Steps
The following steps outline the process of bringing an AUPAIR to your home.

1. The first step is to submit an application to goAUPAIR. Your application will include information that you may share with potential Au Pairs such as a typical schedule, house rules and pictures. You can also start your AUPAIR search first through goAUPAIR's free Au Pair Preview. The Au Pair Preview provides you with access to hundreds of our most qualified available Au Pairs. Start your AUPAIR search today.

2. After your application has been processed, your Placement Coordinator will review your preferences and qualifications you are looking for in an Au Pair and begin sending you AUPAIR files. These files are about 30 pages long and contain detailed information about each applicant. You will view the files through your Online Host Family Portal.

3. When you have found the right AUPAIR for your family you will offer her the position. Through goAUPAIR's Mutual Match program, we allow our Au Pairs to accept or decline a Host Family's offer. This allows families to make the best possible matches that are mutually accepted.

4. Once your match has been confirmed, your Placement Coordinator will begin the arrival process. goAUPAIR will issue the DS-2019 so your AUPAIR may visit the U.S. embassy in her home country for a visa interview. You will be contacted by goAUPAIR's Travel Coordinator who will discuss your flight preferences. goAUPAIR is the only U.S. agency that books each flight individually so that we may tailor your Au Pair's arrival to your schedule.


If you want more information, just give goAUPAIR a call: toll Free: 888.AUPAIR.1 (888.287.2471)

Au Pair and Host family mutual match

goAUPAIR developed the Mutual Match system based on our 20 years of experience to help Host Families find the best possible Au Pair for their needs.

Through the Mutual Match system, goAUPAIR does not set a limit on the number of Au Pair files that a Host Family can view. goAUPAIR will let you review as many as you need based on your preferences. While your Placement Coordinator will identify the candidates that meet your needs, you will be able to choose which Au Pair is the best match for your family.

Au Pair Preview
goAUPAIR's exclusive Au Pair Preview provides you instant access to our available Au Pairs! You can review profiles of hundreds of Au Pairs by creating your own custom searches based on your preferences including child care experience, nationality, languages spoken and more.

Start your Au Pair search today.

Placement Coordinator
Throughout the Mutual Match process, you will work with a dedicated Placement Coordinator who will review in detail your preferences and what you are looking for in an Au Pair. Your Placement Coordinator is responsible for only sending you Au Pair files which meet your qualifications.

All of the Au Pair files are reviewed online through goAUPAIR's online Host Family Portal. This portal is available for you to access 24/7 so that you may review Au Pair files when it is convenient for you.
Interviewing Au Pairs

Host Families conduct interviews with potential Au Pairs over the phone. When a family reviews an Au Pair's profile and is interested in speaking with her, they simply call for an interview. In order to help you make the most out of your interviews, your Placement Coordinator will provide you with detailed telephone tips that help you ask questions relevant to what you are looking for in an Au Pair. It is best to speak with an Au Pair multiple times before making a decision to ensure that you have found the best possible candidate.


As part of the interview process, you can request that parts of your application are sent to Au Pairs that you are interested in. This allows Au Pairs to learn about the responsibilities she will have and the rules you would like her to follow.



Making the Match
The final stage of the Mutual Match process comes when the actual match is made. When you have found the best fit for your family, you will offer that Au Pair the position. With Mutual Match, Au Pairs are given the choice to accept or decline an offer so that you are confident your Au Pair agrees to the match.

Program Au Pair Again

Hi there,
I pleased to introduce you guys to one more Au Pair program option! I know lots of girls that wanted to come to US again to be an au pair and lots of families that would love to host their au pair again! Here's the details:

Au Pair Again Program

Requirements
goAUPAIR is pleased to now offer the Au Pair Again program! This program allows former Au Pairs to return to the U.S. again with their original family or with a new one. Through the Au Pair Again program, Au Pairs must meet the following requirements:
Provide proof of successful completion of initial program, including the education requirement
Resided outside of the U.S. for at least 2 consecutive years following the initial program
Meet all of the Department of State requirements including the age restriction
Complete goAUPAIR's screening and training
Au Pairs may use a different agency than the one used in their initial program. Also, Au Pairs have the option to participate in a different program, such as EduCare, Plus or Premiere as an Au Pair Again.


Child care Responsibilities
Au Pair Again Au Pairs may care for children as young as 3 months old so long as they are not participating in the EduCare program. Au Pairs providing care for children under 2 years of age are required to provide documentation of at least 200 hours of experience caring for infants. Au Pairs may provide care for children up 18 years old.

Au Pairs are permitted to care for children with special needs provided they have prior experience, skills or training and the duties are clearly stated to the Au Pair prior to her arrival.
Education
Au Pairs participating in the Au Pair Again program are required to complete 6 credit hours of education at an accredited, post-secondary university during their first year or 12 hours if participating in the EduCare program. Au Pairs extending for a second year have an additional educational requirement.

If you wanna know more about it go to: goAUPAIR