From Au Pair to Host Mom To Area Director, Claudia Riedt has seen all sides of the J1 Au Pair Program
“I was in my final year of high school, wondering what I was going to do, and I wasn’t ready to go to college yet,” she said “In Germany, we do a lot of high school exchanges with the U.S. and I had gone on all of them. I was so interested in America and
Tips to Help You Find the Right Au Pair for Your Family
Our founder, Susan Asay, knows first hand how hard it is to find high quality childcare that fits an individual family’s needs. She started PROaupair after realizing that none of the existing childcare options matched the criteria she had for her family. In PROaupair’s “10 Tips: An Insider’s Guide to Hiring the Right Au Pair
In Partnership with Autism Society, AMC Theatres Host Sensory Friendly Film Screenings
Since 2007, AMC Theatres and the Autism Society have offered screenings of “sensory friendly films” for individuals with autism and others to enjoy in a safe and accepting environment. Dim lights are left on, the sound is turned down, and families with special dietary needs are able to bring their own snacks from home. Audience
Four ways you can support Autism Awareness Month in April
Host families with children with autism make up the largest single group of host families at PROaupair. We’ve been active supporters of the autism community for many years and encourage our local area directors and au pairs to participate in related events during the month of April or year round.Interested in helping to promote awareness
Au Pair Alumni and State Department Representatives Gather in Germany
The event took place at the Hostel Christal in the city center of Munich on Friday, March 24, 2017. After a warm welcome by Susan Asay, apex PROaupair founder and CEO, attendees participated in a get-to-know-you icebreaker led by Sarah Kodinksy, apex PROaupair placement director. During the activity, the attendees stood in a circle while