What is a Professional Au Pair

What is the difference between a professional au pair and a nanny? Professional au pairs are degreed professionals who come to the U.S. on a J-1 visa and work up to 45 hours a week. They are motivated to share their expertise caring for children in exchange for a weekly stipend and the opportunity to

Meet Devon and his Professional Au Pair Nicole

Amy and Bill, host parents from Massachusetts, have three children: six-year-old twin girls and an 11-year-old boy, Devon, who has a chromosomal abnormality that affects his development. The family recently hired Nicole, a professional au pair and occupational therapist from Germany. Nicole’s background, expertise and history of working with children with special needs has had

Meet Mira and her Professional Au Pair Laura

Cindy and Mark, host parents from Massachusetts have two sons and a daughter, Mira, who has cerebral palsy. In addition to outside therapy and support, the family hired Laura, a professional au pair and physiotherapist from Germany, to live with the family and provide home-based support. Cindy and Mark can see that Mira adores Laura

Meet Ben and his Professional Au Pair Bianca

Meet Ben and his Professional Au Pair Bianca

Katie Gaughen, a Social Worker from Hingham Massachusetts, has three kids under the age of three, including her son Ben who has been diagnosed with autism. When juggling three toddlers and Bens special needs became too much for Katie her husband, they made the decision to seek extra help. After unsuccessfully trying regular agencies, they

PROaupair Wins Four Gold Medals for Childcare Services in San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco, CA – July 27, 2015 – PROaupair, a boutique au pair agency specializing in live-in professional childcare, is pleased to announce it has received Gold Awards for “Best Nanny Agency” and “Best Special Needs Resource” in both San Francisco and the East Bay, as part of Bay Area Parent Magazine’s 2015 “Best of