Learn about our 2021 Host Family of the Year finalist!
Congratulations to all of our host families who have been nominated by their care professionals for our annual Host Family of the Year Award! The live-in caregiver relationship is a unique one, and these families have gone over and above to not only make their care professionals feel welcome, but to encourage their professional and
Learn the Difference a Care Professional Can Make For Your Family - Kudos to Ole!
Being a great care professional requires a balance of professional skill with personal empathy and flexibility. We are always touched as we read Host Family submissions for our annual Care Professional of the Year award. We encourage you to read and be inspired on how an Apex Social care professional can make a difference for
Quiz: What’s a Heilerziehungspfleger?
A Heilerziehungspfleger or “HEP” for short, is a Special Needs Care provider who has completed a five-year advanced degree in assisting, caring, educating and helping children and adults with disabilities and special care requirements. They provide personal and hygiene assistance including toileting, bathing, lifting, feeding (including feeding tubes) and other daily support needs. They make
Apex Addresses US Families' Need for Live-in Special Needs Care During Covid with the Addition of American Care Professionals
Today, Apex Social, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting education, travel and cultural exchange, announced an expansion effort focused on matching American students and graduates trained in special education, occupational, physical or speech therapy with carefully vetted American host families for a professional gap year, where they are able to play a lead role in guiding
Tax Filing made easy for 2019 J1-VISA holders - Tax Seminar by CPA Tim Johnson, JLK Rosenberger, sponsored by Apex American Professional Exchange
It’s tax season and we want to make sure Apex Care Professionals have expert guidance on how to file and pay their taxes for 2019. The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 brought changes to the tax obligations of many J-1 Visa holders. The biggest change is that there is no longer a federal