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 [...] Read More »

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 [...] Read More »

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 [...] Read More »

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 [...] Read More »

PROaupair Voted Best Nanny Agency and Best Special Needs Resource in both San Francisco and the East Bay by Bay Area Parent Magazine’s 2015 “Best of the Best” readers selection contest. [...] Read More »